Head of Project Management

Project Manager
General Tool Company | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | Full-Time
This is a role for a driven, high-energy leader who wants to own outcomes, build relationships, and make a real mark on a growing company. As a Project Manager at GTC, you'll be a highly visible force — inside the building and in front of customers — driving complex aerospace and defense projects from kickoff to closeout. We believe that everyone who helps build this company should share in its success. That's why we created Ownership For All — giving every eligible full-time employee an ownership stake in the business. You'll lead cross-functional teams through every phase of the project lifecycle — from planning and design through execution, delivery, and closeout. You're the hub that keeps everything and everyone connected.

Lead project teams with clear direction and sharp prioritization, keeping functional groups focused and moving
Own the full project lifecycle: planning, definition, design, development, testing, implementation, execution, and closeout
Drive projects to success within established cost, schedule, and scope — and course-correct fast when things shift
Lead production meetings, project steering committees, and phase gate reviews
Brief project status — financial, schedule, risk, quality, technical, and customer satisfaction — directly to the Senior Leadership Team
Keep executive management informed of significant developments and your recommended path forward
Partner with functional managers to keep all project activities current and improve overall throughput
Collaborate with fellow PMs and functional area leaders to resolve scheduling conflicts and resource competition across projects
Build and sustain strong customer relationships while driving internal improvement and technical problem solving
3–5 years in a program or project management role, ideally in a highly regulated environment

• This role rewards people who want to lead
• Associate's degree or higher in business, engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience that proves the point
• Exceptional communicator at every level of the organization and directly with customers — written and in person
• Proven ability to analyze and clarify complex information, both qualitatively and with tools like Excel and MS Project
• Variety and challenge every day — no two projects are the same