Project Manager

GE Aerospace • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

At Dowty, we are committed to propelling the next generation forward. Building on eight decades of pioneering firsts, Dowty continues to innovate as the world-leading propeller manufacturer. Safety first and quality always. Dowty offers best-in-class MRO field support with pride and an unwavering commitment to our customers. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting project operations and program activities, including standardization, quality management, document management, method development and maintenance, process improvement, and implementation of project management tools. You will impact day-to-day departmental operations and be accountable for planning and executing project work within established functional practices and procedures. While you will have some autonomy in how you deliver results, you will typically exercise judgment with guidance on more complex or non-standard situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or engineering
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects end-to-end, including planning, scheduling, risk/issue management, and stakeholder coordination
• Familiarity with standard project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira, or equivalent)
• Working understanding of aerospace products, systems, or manufacturing/operations processes sufficient to participate in technical discussions, understand dependencies, and assess project risks
• Ability to understand key business drivers (cost, schedule, resource utilization, quality) and incorporate them into project planning and decision-making
• Experience with basic financial tracking (budgets, forecasts, actuals) is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and a structured problem-solving approach
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate trade-offs, propose options, and make recommendations within defined frameworks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create clear project reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Comfortable facilitating cross-functional meetings and aligning stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to provide informal leadership and influence without direct authority
• Experience coordinating efforts across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations
• Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus
• Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with project management and reporting tools
• Experience with ERP/MRP or PLM systems is a plus
• Project Management certification such as PMP is preferred but not required
• Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of internal aerospace projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and shared resources (e.g., engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, finance) to deliver project milestones and internal commitments.
• Develop, maintain, and track project plans, including timelines, dependencies, risks, and action logs; ensure accurate status visibility for stakeholders.
• Drive risk and issue management, including identification, mitigation planning, tracking, and escalation when needed.
• Apply working knowledge of relevant aerospace technical domains to support planning, risk assessment, and decision-making.
• Translate technical inputs and requirements into clear project tasks and deliverables, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory expectations.
• Understand how project outcomes impact adjacent teams and programs, and coordinate to minimize conflicts and maximize value across the portfolio.
• Use sound judgment to recommend options and trade-offs, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and risk within established project frameworks.
• Analyze project data and performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate issues, and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with functional experts to solve complex problems, leveraging internal networks and resources beyond the immediate project team.
• Serve as the central coordination point for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, resources, and deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver concise project updates (dashboards, reports, presentations) for stakeholders and functional leaders.
• Facilitate effective meetings and working sessions, driving clear agendas, decisions, and documented follow-up actions.
• Provide informal leadership to project team members, clarifying roles, expectations, and interfaces between functions.
• Mentor and support junior team members or newer project coordinators, sharing best practices in project management tools and methods.
• Contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and standard work, identifying opportunities to streamline execution and enhance transparency.
• Capture and document lessons learned and feed them back into internal processes, templates, and playbooks to improve future project performance.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level