Senior Project Manager

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. SUMMARY OF POSITION Project Managers at Ascent Aerospace manage a portfolio of capital equipment projects to build the world's aircraft (airplanes, helicopters, rockets) for major aircraft OEM's and their sub-tier suppliers. Typical projects include design, build and installation of mold tooling for fabricating composite parts, assembly jigs & fixtures, work platforms, automation (such as auto drill / rivet machines), up to and including full assembly line design and build for the aircraft.

Requirements

BS Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial), Construction Management, or Business with concentration in Project Management
5 years min experience in a Program / Project Management role
Strong verbal & written communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills for simplifying complex issues and status.
Ability to read blueprints / CAD models and a basic understanding of GD&T principles.
Ability to understand a P&L statement and principles of cash management applied to a project.
Strong Excel spreadsheet skills for analysis.
Ability to favorably negotiate disputes (financial, contractual, technical) while maintaining positive relationships.
Proficient with Microsoft Project and other platforms within Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to understand the basics of contracts and establishing compliance matrices.
Exceptionally organized and details oriented.
Adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment with high-impact, dynamic projects.
Must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Manage the interrelated criteria of performance, cost, and schedule throughout the design and build process to ensure projects stay within contractual boundaries.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop solutions in response to customer requests for schedule improvements or technical changes.
Maintain an Integrated Master Schedule using MS Project.
Take ownership of assigned projects and be accountable for meeting customer and internal commitments related to scheduled, cost, customer requests, and profit.
Build and maintain external and internal customer relationships, establishing trust and confidence through proactive and appropriate communication.
Manage difficult situations with integrity and honesty while representing the Ascent Team.
Contribute to growing market share by leveraging performance on existing projects with the customer.
Track and effectively communicate risks and opportunities on projects.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop strategies for mitigating risks and capitalizing on opportunities to enhance schedule and profitability.
Conduct variance analysis with support from the Finance team.
Manage changes in scope by working with appropriate team members, including recognizing changes, preparing change requests, submitting them, and capturing associated cost and schedule impacts in compliance with the contract.
Negotiate with the customer to finalize changes and capture value for Ascent.
Play a leadership role in a matrix organization, leading project and shared resource operation teams to achieve program and organizational goals.
Facilitate communication, organization, motivation, and inspiration within internal teams to meet project objectives.
Ensure individual accountability through clear actions and expectations.
Promote collaboration through well-organized and purposeful meetings.
Build and maintain high levels of trust through strong teamwork, empathy, and transparency.
Potentially oversee other PMs or team members depending on level within the organization.
Perform any additional duties or occasional special assignments as reasonably assigned by management.