Project Manager

Sopra Steria • East Hartford, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead complex avionics and embedded systems development programs for aerospace customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing engineering projects involving avionics, embedded systems, DO-178, and/or DO-254 environments, while serving as a key interface to customers and internal leadership teams. This role requires an individual who can operate independently, manage multiple stakeholders, drive program execution, and effectively support frequent customer interactions. Local candidates are strongly preferred due to the high level of onsite collaboration and customer meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 12+ years industry experience with 7+ years experience in formal leadership roles.
• Background in avionics and embedded systems development or equivalent industry.
• Strong understanding of: Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile/Scrum, Agile Product Owner expectations, Agile/Scrum Master expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects with minimal technical and managerial support.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Able to travel approximately six to eight weeks in a year.

Nice To Haves

• DO-178
• DO-254

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics and embedded systems development programs from project initiation through delivery and certification in alignment with contracts and project plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resource planning.
• Drive program execution using multiple management techniques including, but not limited to, Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, standard metrics, and agile/lean techniques.
• Understand and apply Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Systems, Software, Hardware, Test, and Certification teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and respond to difficult situations while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Guide, mentor and train junior and upcoming managers.
• Support business development activities.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

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