Project Management Specialist

Project Management Specialist Drive Program Success in the Aviation Industry PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation innovator to identify a highly skilled Project Management Specialist for an exciting 6-month contract opportunity in Oklahoma City, OK . If you're an experienced project scheduling and planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning complex program requirements into actionable plans, this is your chance to make a real impact on critical aviation programs. Location: Oklahoma City, OK Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Pay Rate: Starting at $43.27 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Contract Make an Impact on High-Visibility Aviation Programs As a Project Management Specialist , you'll play a vital role in supporting program execution by developing, coordinating, and maintaining integrated project plans and schedules. Your expertise will help ensure projects stay on track, risks are identified early, and stakeholders remain informed throughout every phase of the program lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your project scheduling expertise while working alongside industry professionals on meaningful aviation initiatives. What You'll Do In this role, you will: Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated program plans, schedules, and schedule-related deliverables. Support the integration of program plans and schedules across multiple functional teams, suppliers, partners, and stakeholders. Participate in reviews of proposed baseline changes and assess their impact on schedule performance. Analyze authorized changes involving scope, work statements, budgets, and schedules to determine effects on program execution. Maintain revision control of integrated program plans and schedule documentation. Support schedule-related risk and opportunity assessments and contribute to mitigation planning efforts. Assist in identifying schedule completeness, execution challenges, and critical path concerns. Help resolve network logic and scheduling conflicts. Analyze downstream impacts and provide planning recommendations to leadership. Develop, collect, organize, and report program metrics and performance data. Generate project status reports, track commitments, and communicate schedule updates and recovery plans to stakeholders. Coordinate documentation, work statements, and resulting schedules to ensure alignment with project objectives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and typically 6+ years of related experience; OR Master's degree and typically 4+ years of related experience; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of experience using project/program scheduling software. Strong understanding of integrated master scheduling, program planning, and project controls. Experience analyzing schedule impacts, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Required Technical Skills Candidates must have experience with at least two of the following tools: Open Plan Professional (OPP) Microsoft Project Professional Milestones Professional Candidates with current Open Plan Professional (OPP) experience will receive priority consideration. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, engineering, or large-scale technical programs. Familiarity with risk management, critical path analysis, and schedule recovery planning. Experience coordinating with suppliers, partners, and cross-functional project teams. Knowledge of industry-standard project management and scheduling methodologies. Why Join Us? At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities that advance their careers while contributing to groundbreaking work. When you join our team, you'll enjoy: Competitive compensation starting at $43.27/hour Opportunity to support industry-leading aviation programs Exposure to complex, high-impact projects Collaborative and innovative work environment Valuable experience with cutting-edge aerospace and engineering initiatives Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment The chance to expand your professional network and grow your project management expertise Ready to Take Flight? If you're a detail-oriented project scheduling professional with expertise in Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project Professional, or Milestones Professional , and you're ready to contribute to the success of major aviation programs, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of aviation through world-class project planning, scheduling, and execution with PDS Tech Commercial. This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. Pay Details: $43.27 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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