Technical Professional Project Manager Apply
JOB TITLE: Project Manager - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $26-55/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance (investigation within 5 years or CE enrollment); Special Access required to start
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as the liaison between project management, planning, production, and engineering teams.
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Review project status, manage schedules, prepare status reports, and resolve issues to achieve productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
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Develop and implement processes to monitor progress, identify risks, and drive solutions.
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Manage cross-functional projects across multiple teams and programs within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements:
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Active Secret Clearance (investigation within 5 years or CE enrollment); Special Access required to start
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Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering (required)
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5+ years managing projects valued over $3M
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5+ years coordinating with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, quality, and production operations)
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3+ years utilizing JIRA and Microsoft Project for project management and tracking
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Proven success managing large-scale projects in a manufacturing environment
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Certification: PMP
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Strong organizational and communication abilities
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Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration
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Expertise in issue resolution and process improvement
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Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple programs
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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