Project Manager - Aerospace

ALTEN

$80K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in aviation or project management, 2+ years on PLM system projects.
  • Current PMP or CAPM certification required.
  • Fluency in French with strong English communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and JIRA.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.
  • Experience in leading project teams and managing cross-functional resources.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with 3DEXPERIENCE PLM and background in Engineering or Aerospace.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of the 3DX PLM system for Completion activities.
  • Collaborate with IT PMs, stakeholders, and SMEs to optimize solutions.
  • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
  • Develop project management documents like schedules and risk assessments.
  • Facilitate communication and manage stakeholder engagement.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget while managing risks.
  • Provide timely project updates to PMO leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Mentoring opportunities for less experienced project managers.
  • Support for business transformation initiatives through effective leadership.
  • Possibility for international travel, including to France.
  • Opportunities to promote project management best practices.
  • Work in a dynamic environment that values communication and change management.
Full Job Description
As Project Manager you will be responsible for;
  • Leading the business-side implementation of the 3DX PLM system for Completion activities while ensuring business requirements are successfully met.
  • Collaborating with the IT Project Manager, business stakeholders, business analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to optimize the solution and drive project success.
  • Managing all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and project closure.
  • Developing project management plans, schedules, resource plans, risk assessments, and other project documentation.
  • Leading project teams, facilitating communication, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment across functional groups.
  • Monitoring project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks while managing change control activities throughout the project.
  • Providing regular, accurate, and timely project status updates to PMO leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Mentoring less experienced project managers and promoting project management best practices throughout the organization.
  • Supporting business transformation initiatives through positive leadership, communication, and change management activities.
  • Maintaining PMP (or equivalent) certification and ensuring successful project delivery in accordance with organizational standards.

Qualifications;
  • Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of aviation and/or project management experience, including two (2) years supporting PLM system projects; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Current PMP or CAPM certification required.
  • Fluency in French and strong English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project (or similar project management tools), and JIRA.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, team-building, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leading project teams and coordinating cross-functional resources.
  • Preferred experience with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) PLM, business analysis, and enterprise system implementations.
  • Preferred Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Aerospace & Defense industry background.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including potential travel to France.
  • Must be able to work extended or off-hours as needed to meet project deadlines.


Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000

Location: Little Rock, Arkanasas

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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