CACI International

Project Manager

CACI International$78K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field with 5+ years of experience, OR 9+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Experience in the defense or aerospace industry or a similarly regulated environment.
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects, including schedule management using Microsoft Project or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of engineering design processes and product development lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes including build planning and hardware configuration.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate teams across engineering, production, and supply chain to meet project requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules for multiple projects throughout their lifecycle.
  • Oversee daily schedule management, monitoring progress and addressing risks with stakeholders.
  • Manage complex data sets to ensure accuracy and traceability in production metrics.
  • Work closely with teams to track production build status and ensure timely delivery.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution and support program planning.
  • Prepare status updates and briefings for senior leadership on project performance.

Benefits

  • Healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Financial support and retirement benefits.
  • Family support services.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Comprehensive time off benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Responsibilities:
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  Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, production, operations, supply chain, and business teams to meet technical, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements.
•            Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and related schedules for multiple projects, supporting the full lifecycle from proposal through development, production, delivery, and sustainment.
•            Own day to day schedule management: monitor progress, identify risks to key milestones, and drive recovery plans with stakeholders.
•            Manage complex data sets and spreadsheets (e.g., production status, RMA dispositions, material availability, and metrics) ensuring they are accurate, current, and traceable.
•            Track production build status; coordinate closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure on time delivery.
•            Oversee and report on RMA / returns: track units through inspection, repair, test, and re delivery; coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Customer Support to meet turnaround time and performance targets.
•            Prioritize across multiple programs and workstreams to optimize resource utilization and business outcomes.
•            Work and communicate effectively with logistics, planning, operations, procurement, and finance teams to resolve issues and maintain flow of hardware and information.
•            Act as primary point of contact and deputy to the Program Manager for day to day execution: support development and maintenance of program plans, schedules, risk and opportunity registers, and execution strategies.
•            Prepare and deliver clear status updates and briefings to senior leadership, including schedule performance, production metrics, RMA status, risks, and corrective actions.
•            Lead internal and customer attended meetings (e.g., weekly status reviews, production readiness reviews, and coordination meetings) to drive decisions and actions.
•            Track key performance metrics (e.g., schedule adherence, on time delivery, RMA turnaround, cost performance) and drive corrective actions to meet customer and business objectives.
•            Translate customer requirements, Statements of Work (SOW), and contract deliverables into technical baselines, work packages, and actionable program plans.
•            Support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and program reviews (IPR, PMRs), including preparation of content and tracking of actions.
•            Support proposals and new business captures: develop schedules, Basis of Estimate (BOE), and inputs to price to win activities; participate in contract negotiations as needed.
•            Identify and implement process improvements across planning, scheduling, RMA tracking, and production execution to improve predictability, efficiency, and quality.


Qualifications:

Required:
•     Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR a minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
•    Experience in the defense or aerospace industry, or in a similarly highly regulated environment

•    Demonstrated experience managing complex projects or programs, including schedule development and maintenance using Microsoft Project (or similar tools). 

Preferred:
•    Strong understanding of engineering design processes and driving new products through the development lifecycle and into production. 
•    Working knowledge of manufacturing and production processes (e.g., build planning, routings/travelers, work orders, hardware configuration). 
•    Experience with CostPoint or similar ERP/MRP systems for planning, production tracking, and/or financial management. 
•    Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis) and Microsoft Project. 
•    Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balance competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast paced environment. 
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface effectively with customers, senior leadership, and cross functional teams. 

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Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,000 - $163,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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