Technical Project Manager
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea, air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting-edge innovation for our valued customers. Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities. Our Defense division in Salt Lake City, UT is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic Transformation and Readiness team supporting missile control actuation systems. This individual will lead and coordinate a variety of projects supporting emerging growth activities and technical readiness within our Missiles Business Unit. Your projects will range from non-recurring engineering contract activities with prime contractors to continuous improvement initiatives designed to position the business for future expansion. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, executing schedules and budgets while applying your foundational technical expertise to ensure objectives are met on scope, time, quality, and budget. You will work closely with program managers, product engineers, quality engineers, and both internal and external customers. This position reports to the Transformation & Readiness Manager and includes a 9/80 schedule on first shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant project management experience within a complex manufacturing environment; engineering-related experience strongly preferred.
- Experience specifically within the defense industry is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to manage projects involving technical requirements and detailed statements of work.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for working with internal and external teams.
- Onsite availability in Salt Lake City, UT (remote candidates will not be considered).
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate project activities, ensuring objectives are achieved according to scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.
- Own and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Apply foundational engineering/technical knowledge to advise on scope changes and support technical decision-making alongside a team of engineers.
- Facilitate transitions of new programs from design activities to the Salt Lake City production center.
- Manage both internal stakeholders and external customer relationships.
- Drive emerging growth projects and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure readiness for future business opportunities.
- Coordinate with multiple departments to resolve roadblocks and maintain momentum toward project goals.
- Prepare status reports, communicate project progress, and propose solutions for complex issues.
- Act as a team lead, delegating tasks and reviewing work products from other team members.
Benefits
- Great compensation package
- bonus opportunities
- matching 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- holidays
- parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance
- mentorship and coaching opportunities
- leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Collaborative and Welcoming Culture
- Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values.
- multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups
- various team-building activities
- 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
