Project Manager II - Aerospace & Defense

USA Donaldson Company•Bloomington, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager II within Donaldson’s Aerospace and Defense team plans, organizes, and leads product development project teams to deliver projects on time, meet financial targets, and ensure developed products meet customer quality expectations. The role manages several concurrent, long-term projects involving team members from multiple disciplines and departments. It uses effective project management techniques and stage-gate processes to transition products from concept to production, and may also lead or support non-development projects. This role requires a hybrid schedule at Donaldson’s Bloomington, Minnesota office and travel of up to 5%. The position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship; international relocation and remote work outside the U.S. are not considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience in Project or Program Management.
At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Project.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule at the Bloomington, Minnesota office.
Currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing gated product development projects, particularly Donaldson’s New Product Development process.
Strong attention to detail and analytical aptitude.
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate at all levels with internal and external customers.
PMP or similar project management certification.
Prior experience with ARAS Innovator.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate product development projects to support a smooth transition from concept to production using project management techniques and stage-gate processes.
Organize, align, and lead internal project activities, including timely reporting of project performance to stakeholders.
Ensure project requirements and deliverables are adequately defined, milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and concerns are escalated to reduce project impact.
Coordinate cross-functional teams from sales, design, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing; hold team members accountable for commitments, remove obstacles, resolve issues, and leverage organizational resources.
Support continuous improvement activities, such as lessons-learned meetings, to improve the product development process and its effectiveness.
Lead or support non-development projects as required.