Project Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Lead High-Impact Aviation Programs as a Project Management SpecialistTransform Complex Challenges into Mission-Critical Success

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier leader in the aviation and defense industry to hire a Project Management Specialist for an exciting opportunity supporting the VC-25B Program in San Antonio, TX .

If you're a strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at turning ambiguity into action plans, and enjoys coordinating large-scale projects across multiple stakeholders, this is your chance to play a key role in one of the aerospace industry's most significant programs. Your leadership in planning, scheduling, risk management, and communication will help drive critical project success from concept through execution.

Position Details

Job Title: Project Management Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: Starting at $69.85 per hour
Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Your Impact

As a Project Management Specialist, you'll help shape and maintain integrated project plans that support program objectives, schedules, customer commitments, and organizational priorities. You'll work across multiple teams to ensure alignment, identify risks, drive mitigation strategies, and communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly visible aviation program where effective planning and execution directly impact mission success.

What You'll DoProject Planning & Integration

• Support the preparation, development, coordination, scheduling, and change management of integrated project plans.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables using industry-standard project management methodologies.
• Help ensure program requirements are met while maintaining schedule and performance goals.

Schedule Management & Reporting

• Develop, collect, organize, and maintain project data and performance metrics.
• Track program schedules, stakeholder commitments, supplier deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor project performance and identify schedule or cost variances.

Risk Management

• Support risk assessments and collaborate on mitigation and recovery plans.
• Identify potential project roadblocks and develop actionable solutions.
• Adjust project scope and schedules as required to support business objectives.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate project status, plan changes, recovery strategies, and key updates to team members and leadership.
• Coordinate work statements, project schedules, and change management activities.
• Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.

Leadership Support

• Present project information to employees, customers, peers, and leadership teams.
• Assist with business case refinement and decision-making processes.
• Provide visibility into project execution, risks, opportunities, and overall program health.

Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience managing projects using standard project management practices and tools.
• 5+ years of experience presenting information to employees, customers, peers, and leadership teams.
• 5+ years of experience working within cross-functional business environments.
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to transform ambiguous information into structured, scalable project plans.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.     

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.                                 Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience facilitating meetings and presenting to senior leadership teams.
• Background in aerospace, aviation, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience utilizing a variety of project management tools and methodologies.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or other recognized project management credentials.
• Experience supporting large-scale, highly regulated programs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up and down scaffolding as required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for success in this role.

Why Join Us?Make an Impact on Programs That Matter

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that challenge, inspire, and advance their careers. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry-leading professionals on a high-profile aviation program where your contributions directly support mission-critical objectives.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay starting at $69.85 per hour
• Opportunity to support a prestigious aviation and defense program
• Exposure to complex, large-scale project environments
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and excellence
• Professional growth through challenging assignments and cross-functional engagement
• Opportunity to influence strategic planning and program execution
• Support from a trusted workforce solutions partner committed to your success

If you're looking for a role where your project management expertise can help drive meaningful results in the aviation industry, this opportunity is ready for takeoff.

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you're an experienced project management professional with a passion for planning, collaboration, and delivering results, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Project Management Specialist with PDS Tech Commercial—helping drive innovation, execution, and excellence in aviation.

Pay Details: $69.85 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

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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