Project Manager

At Aeon, we design, build, and fly low-cost, modular, weapon systems for ground and air platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and small team that allows us to iterate, build and test quickly. If you are looking to solve hard technical problems with a team of passionate engineers in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, Aeon is the place for you. We are looking for a Project Manager to help build a world-class manufacturing organization as we transition from new product introduction (NPI) and development into full-rate production of complex guided-munition subassemblies and final assemblies. Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing, you will lead multiple concurrent, high-impact initiatives, including facility build-outs, ERP implementation, and NPI program execution. As a true builder, you will own integrated project plans, critical milestones, risk management, and cross-functional coordination across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and external partners. While technical ownership resides with functional subject matter experts, you will be accountable for driving execution, managing dependencies, maintaining visibility to leadership, and ensuring organizational and customer commitments are delivered on time and on target. This is a full-time, in-person role located in Austin, TX with plans to move to Cedar Park, TX early 2027. What you’ll do at Aeon: Track and manage the implementation of corporate systems, serving as the key point of contact between Aeon and suppliers (ERP, CRM, …). Aeon is currently implementing a new ERP system, and you will be at the forefront of maintaining schedule, clearing roadblocks, and driving accountability among stakeholders to ensure that the MVP installation is running by early 2027. Own Aeon’s master schedule and cross-functional accountability for both new facilities build-outs — the general production facility and the separate final assembly facility, each with distinct requirements and timelines. Maintain a clear, current view of both facilities’ status for Aeon leadership reporting Help structure the AS9100-aligned NPI process framework (e.g., business case approval, concept, design/build validation, production readiness) and help define the framework requirements, working closely with the functional teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Engineering), who retain technical content ownership Track and manage project deliverables against customer-facing expectations for Aeon commitments against large contracts Monitor project costs against budget, flagging overruns and variances We’d love to hear from you if you have: PMI certification in Project Management, or equivalent experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction/Facilities Management, IT architecture, related field, or equivalent project management experience Demonstrated experience working in an NPI Stage-Gate environment Demonstrated experience building and maintaining detailed schedules for complex, multi-workstream projects with hard external dependencies (electromechanical assemblies, facilities projects, major IT software implementations, or equivalent) Comfortable working across various stakeholders and roles Strong organizational skills and follow-through; able to keep multiple external and internal parties accountable to a schedule without owning their technical decisions While it’s not required, it would be an added plus if you have: Experience scheduling or coordinating a manufacturing facility build-out or relocation, ideally in aerospace/defense or another regulated environment Comfortable using project management software (e.g., Plane, Microsoft Project, Primavera) What We Offer: Fully Company-Sponsored Health Benefits : Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to you, including coverage for eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options. Team Events & Company Celebrations: Connect with colleagues through team-building activities, employee events, and celebrations. Complimentary Daily Lunches: Enjoy company provided lunches served onsite each workday. Snacks & Beverages: Enjoy complementary snacks, drinks, and refreshments available throughout the workday. Equal Employment Opportunity & Disclaimer: Requires U.S. person status under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected non‑citizen such as refugee/asylee) due to access to ITAR‑controlled defense articles or technical data. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or adjusted at any time to meet business needs, with or without notice. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support portions of our hiring process, including application and resume reviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by company representatives #J-18808-Ljbffr