Project Manager

Breeze-Eastern•Whippany, NJ

15h•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Breeze-Eastern is seeking an organized and driven Project Manager for its Cargo Business Unit. The company designs and manufactures mission-critical cargo handling and rescue systems supporting military, commercial, and humanitarian operations worldwide. The Project Manager will lead complex development and production projects from concept through completion, serving as the focal point for development and qualification programs. The role is responsible for delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with customer and contractual requirements. It involves coordinating cross-functional teams, addressing technical challenges, managing customer relationships, and supporting the transition of development programs into production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of experience in Project Management or a similar role.
Experience working in an engineering-driven environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
Experience developing, managing, and tracking project schedules.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of Project Management experience.
Aerospace or defense industry experience.
Experience managing engineering development programs.
Familiarity with aerospace design review processes, including PDRs and CDRs.
Experience preparing and managing SDRLs and other contract deliverables.
PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
Experience presenting to technical, non-technical, and executive audiences.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate comprehensive project plans, including schedules, work breakdown structures, resource plans, and risk registers.
Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and other functional departments.
Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and key performance metrics.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and potential schedule impacts.
Prepare and present project status reports to leadership and customers.
Facilitate internal and customer meetings, including agendas, action items, and follow-up activities.
Serve as the primary customer point of contact for program-related matters.
Manage customer expectations and resolve issues before they affect project performance.
Track program financial performance and profitability.
Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve technical or schedule-related issues.
Support the transition of development programs into production.
Drive solutions to project challenges, scope changes, and schedule delays while maintaining focus on customer requirements and business objectives.