Project Manager

Project Manager

The Project Manager supports externally funded research and development programs focused on advanced ballistic helmets. The role keeps programs on schedule, on budget, and in line with contract requirements by managing plans, milestones, deliverables, and communication between engineering teams and external sponsors, including the Department of Defense and university partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables to meet research contract requirements and deadlines.
• Track key milestones and make sure all stakeholders know upcoming tasks, owners, and due dates.
• Prepare status reports, progress updates, and deliverable submissions for external sponsors, including the DoD and university partners.
• Support project budgets by tracking expenses, monitoring spend against plan, and helping allocate resources effectively.
• Identify project risks, issues, and delays early and work with the team to put mitigation plans in place.
• Ensure project activities meet contractual obligations and company standards, including accurate documentation of progress and results.
• Lead project meetings, capture action items, and follow up to keep work moving.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to support smooth project execution.
• Follow Avon PMO processes and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Competencies

• 15 years of experience in project management, project coordination, or a related role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with project tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Ability to identify risks and issues, propose solutions, and resolve them collaboratively.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience in research, engineering, or government contracting.
• Experience managing projects for principal investigators in an academic or research setting.
• Familiarity with DoD contract reporting and deliverable requirements.
• Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar).

Work Environment

• This role requires routine presence on the production floor for training delivery, observations, audits, and validation.
• May be required to lift materials, stand for extended periods, or operate within high-paced manufacturing areas.

We offer more than a job; we offer a powerful sense of purpose. At Team Wendy, we're united by a mission to protect lives and driven by our #FIERCE values. And we back it all up with a great set of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and success.

About Avon Technologies: We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. At Avon Technologies, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedule
• Earn more as you build skills and broaden your contribution through our structured career progression pathway
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company-paid life and AD&D
• Medical/Dental/Vision

The anticipated salary for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $80,000 - $105,000 ANNUALLY. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. EOE, Including Vet/Disability