Project Manager

Job Description


Project Manager
Department: All Openings, Engineering

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily

Job Title:

Project Manager

Position Summary


Coordinate with Management and other Stakeholders to implement new or modified products from design concept to production implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and maintenance of requirements documents, schedules, manpower resource requirements and loading charts, budgets, risk, issues, opportunities, and other such management tools for the execution of assigned projects.


Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within aircraft design & manufacturing. Relies on the instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.


Essential Job Functions
• Initiate, plan, execute, control and close assigned projects
• Conduct meetings and group decision making process
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to project team
• Keep Management and others informed about project status and issues
• Create program presentations & briefings
• Develop and maintain project governing documents;


o Requirements


o Statement of Work


o Risk, Issues & Opportunity


o Cost


o Schedule
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules including coordination of resources
• Maintains oversight of assigned projects to ensure they remain within scope, schedule and budget parameters
• Track and report cost and schedule performance
• Interface with vendors, ensuring necessary procurement of parts and materials for specific projects
• Prepares technical reports
• Administer project databases
• Perform other related duties as required


Supervisory Responsibilities


This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees, effectively partnering and collaborating on department and cross-functional organizational initiatives.


Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Education and Experience


Basic:
• BA/BS in business/STEM field or equivalent
• 2-3 years of project management/coordination experience


Preferred:
• Degree in an Engineering or Business with Aeronautical/Aerospace discipline


General knowledge and skills associated with cross functional coordination in areas of design engineering, methodization, manufacturing planning, production control, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, aircraft fabrication and assembly and quality management, testing and certification functions.


Requires comprehensive knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.


Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs.


Mental Demands
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.


Working Conditions
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job .
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
• Travel and overtime are required when necessary.


Operational Excellence
• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.


Quality Assurance
• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.


Compliance
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objective.


Communicates Effectively
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.


Decision Quality
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.


Optimizes Work Processes
• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.


Attention to Detail
• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.


Drives Results
• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.


Teamwork
• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.


American with Disability Act Requirements : External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.


All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.


Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.


At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S


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