Project Manager - Global Manufacturing

Heven AeroTech•Bingen, WA

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is a technical project leader responsible for guiding complex aerospace projects across the full product lifecycle, from early conception and system architecture through design, development, integration, qualification, and delivery. This role partners closely with engineering leadership to ensure technical integrity, configuration control, and disciplined systems engineering practices are applied throughout execution. Your engineering background will allow you to communicate fluently with technical teams, anticipate project risks, and drive solutions that balance quality with schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid career professional looking to grow into a senior PM role.

Requirements

BA/BS engineering degree from an accredited institution.
Must be a US citizen
2-8 years of project or management experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other technical industries.
Expertise in technical program execution across all phases of a product lifecycle, scheduling, financial management, and risk oversight;
Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated program schedules and financial reports (MS Project, Jira or similar).
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive effective solutions.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to leadership and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Extensive background in the aerospace and defense industry, with direct knowledge of uncrewed aerial systems strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of UAV technology and engineering
Experience working with external vendors, subcontractors, or contract manufacturers.
Exposure to regulated environments (ISO 9001, AS9100, IEC 61508, FDA QSR, or similar).
Eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Oversee and report on budgets across complex projects or programs. Ensure compliance with allocations, manage risks of overruns, and provide financial visibility to leadership.
Direct the planning and execution of complex or multi-phase projects. Provide formal status briefs and reviews to leadership and stakeholders. Guide project teams in meeting established milestones, maintaining visibility on scope, schedule, and risks.
Ensure accurate, comprehensive documentation, schedules, and status tools are maintained across projects. Drive development of reporting tools in coordination with engineering, operations, and supply chain.
Assess performance against objectives and milestones, implement corrective actions, and escalate critical issues to leadership.
Support proposal efforts, including strategy, planning, budgeting, and risk assessment. Ensure proposals align with company goals and customer expectations.
Serve as the primary interface with project stakeholders including suppliers, subcontractors and leadership, fostering transparent communication and alignment across teams.
Champion improvements to project management practices.
Maintain accountability for compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and safety guidelines.