Project Manager

We are growing and would love to speak with you! SEKISUI Aerospace is currently hiring team members in a variety of departments for our Orange City, IA location, including our Project Management team. We offer health benefits, 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, job growth, and continued professional development. Apply to join the SEKISUI Aerospace team today! Job Type Full Time, Exempt Benefits Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available) Dental, Vision, Prescription Life and AD&D Insurance Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts 12 Paid Holidays! Closed for a week during the winter holidays! Vacation/Sick Time accrual 15 days per year; accrued time is available to use immediately! Position As a Project Manager you will be a key leader for our Program Management team. You will work at the intersection of program management, engineering, production, and supply chain to coordinate activities concerned with assigned programs and ensure that the right people are working together to solve problems and deliver results on time. You will have ownership and accountability for the successful execution of assigned projects, including new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, and sustainment programs. Essential Functions Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Duties Coordinates with programs, engineering, supply chain, and other key functions to ensure that project priorities and work are well understood and are actively managed to support commitments Identifies the critical path for each project and escalates risks, constraints, and blockers related to equipment, people, material, facilities, etc. to ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables Builds and maintains schedules, tools, analytics, and status reports to highlight project performance and support planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and project closure activities Works with Program Management to plan and accurately capture and control project costs using Earned Value Management (EVM) Actively participates in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) to further promote visibility of project performance, constraints, risks, and impacts Participates in the preparation of bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other program processes as required Required Qualifications Must possess a high-attention to detail Ability to communicate concisely; able to boil down and summarize key ideas and requests Demonstrated ability to build trust and effective working relationships with a project team Working knowledge of composites, composite manufacturing, project management, build-to-print manufacturing, project scheduling, or the ability and willingness to learn these areas Working knowledge of MS Project, SmartSheet, or other Project Management/Swimlane tools Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree (B.S., B.A.) Business, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Management, or similar from four-year college or university; or four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills Very proficient with Microsoft office products, document control systems, and databases Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate requiring hearing protection in certain areas. Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE is provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure. Schedule Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, additional overtime hours as needed Pre‑Employment Drug and Background Screenings SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug‑Free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screen required. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening. Equal Employment SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. People With Disabilities SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site. Please Call If You Need An Accommodation Orange City Operations: View phone number on click.appcast.io E-Verify Statement SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. 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