Project Manager

SCEYE INC•Moriarty, NM

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in executing complex aerospace and technology programs. This role sits within the Program Management Office (PMO) and focuses on planning, coordination, schedule execution, risk/issue management, and supporting milestone readiness for projects across avionics, payload, ground systems, structures, testing, and mission operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented PM who thrives in ambiguity, drives accountability without friction, and can operate in a fast-paced hardware/software development environment. They don’t just track tasks — they lead projects forward, anticipate challenges, and ensure progress happens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience managing complex technical or operational projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and move work forward without direct authority.
Strong scheduling, planning, and risk management experience.
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project (or equivalent tools).
High ownership mindset — proactive, organized, able to anticipate needs and remove roadblocks.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong desire to learn from System SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) across vehicle design, software, power systems, and RF (radio frequency) links
Ability to distill complex technical discussions into clear, actionable tasks for the Mission Operations team
Experience with or a high aptitude for learning Google Earth
Willingness to take ownership and drive continuous improvements
Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset
Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation habits
Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies
Collaborative and comfortable working across disciplines
Curious and driven to innovate
Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities concurrently
Clear, effective communication across cross-functional and multi-functional teams
Proactive problem-solver

Nice To Haves

PMP, Agile Certification, or other relevant project management certification.
Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech environments.
Familiarity with systems engineering and product development lifecycles.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

Own the project plan and schedule, ensuring visibility of dependencies and critical path.
Lead cross-functional working sessions, drive decisions, and follow through on actions.
Anticipate risks, remove roadblocks, and escalate early when needed.
Partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission teams.
Break down complex technical goals into actionable work, clear owners, and deadlines.
Influence without authority — build alignment through clarity and communication.
Manage RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) and status reporting.
Ensure milestone readiness (SRR, PDR, CDR, FWR, FLO), coordinating required artifacts.
Maintain strong documentation and requirements traceability in Confluence/Jira.
Create and evolve templates, reporting, dashboards, and standard operating rhythms.
Support continuous improvement and help mature project management practices across Sceye.