SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Zepher Flight Labs-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Bingen, WA
11-50 employees
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The Senior Project Manager is an experienced project leader who leads all phases of contracting, proposals, and program execution. They also partner closely with engineering on design and development work. This role manages complex projects or multi-phase programs, ensuring contractual and strategic deliverables are met by overseeing budgets, resources, timelines, risk management, and financial performance. The Senior Project Manager contributes to operational excellence, drives process improvement, and maintains program visibility while also providing mentorship and guidance to less-experienced project managers. The role provides cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, and subcontractors. This position requires adaptability under pressure, advanced problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Success in this role depends on applying strategic thinking at the program level and leveraging tools such as process automation, data-driven decision-making, and risk management to deliver successful outcomes.

  • Track Project Finances: Oversee and report on budgets across complex projects or programs. Ensure compliance with allocations, manage risks of overruns, and provide financial visibility to leadership.
  • Lead Project/Programs: Direct the planning and execution of complex projects or multi-phase programs. Provide formal status briefs and program reviews to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Manage Program Information: Ensure accurate, comprehensive documentation, schedules, and status tools are maintained across projects.
  • Monitor Program Performance: Assess program performance against objectives and milestones, implement corrective actions, and escalate critical issues to leadership.
  • Develop Proposals: Lead proposal efforts, including strategy, planning, budgeting, and risk assessment.
  • Communicate Effectively: Serve as the primary interface with customers, suppliers, and leadership, fostering transparent communication and alignment across teams.
  • Drive Process Improvement: Champion improvements to project and program management practices, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
  • Ensure Compliance and Safety: Maintain accountability for compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and safety guidelines.
  • 8–12 years of project or program management experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other technical industries.
  • BA/BS degree required; MBA or PMP certification preferred.
  • Expertise in program execution, scheduling, financial management, and risk oversight.
  • Strong understanding of UAV technology and engineering.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated program schedules and financial reports (MS Project or similar).
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive effective solutions.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with the ability to influence and maintain credibility with customers, suppliers, and senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex programs and proactively drive them to successful completion.
  • Ability to navigate evolving environments and adjust strategies to address shifting priorities or challenges.
  • Maintains high standards for accuracy and quality while managing multiple priorities.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and program management tools such as MS Project or equivalent.
  • Ensure comprehensive and accurate program documents, procedures, and risk management plans are maintained.
  • Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or PMP certification.
  • Extensive background in the aerospace and defense industry, with direct knowledge of uncrewed aerial systems strongly preferred.
  • Eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Life insurance
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