Project Manager

Volatus Aerospace

$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of project management experience in technical or engineering projects.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced settings.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
  • Strong financial management skills for budgeting and tracking costs.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to establish rapport with technical teams and senior leadership.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project.
  • PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans for multiple engineering projects.
  • Regularly monitor project progress and identify risks or deviations.
  • Facilitate communication among teams to align on project priorities.
  • Manage project budgets and provide financial updates to the CTO.
  • Organize project status meetings and document outcomes.
  • Timely escalate issues and collaborate on mitigation strategies with leadership.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of project status, risks, and changes.

Benefits

  • Onsite position with dedicated support from the senior team.
  • Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Potential for occasional travel to support various project needs.
Full Job Description
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent engineering projects. This role will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). You will be responsible for driving projects to successful completion within defined timelines and budgets, serving as the central point of coordination across all workstreams. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for multiple simultaneous engineering projects. • Monitor and track project progress on a regular basis, proactively identifying risks, blockers, and deviations from plan. • Facilitate cross-team communication and coordination to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on priorities, status, and decisions. • Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular financial reporting to the CTO. • Lead project status meetings, prepare meeting agendas, document decisions, and follow up on action items. • Escalate issues in a timely manner and work with engineering leads and the CTO to develop and implement mitigation strategies. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and change logs. • Coordinate resource allocation across engineering teams to ensure the right people are working on the right tasks at the right time. • Define and enforce project management best practices, processes, and tools across all managed workstreams. • Drive accountability among team members to meet commitments and deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule. Qualification Requirement: • 3-5 years of project management experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex technical or engineering projects on time and within budget. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches). • Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and tracking costs. • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to build strong working relationships with technical teams and senior leadership. • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar). • PMP certification or equivalent preferred Preferred Qualification: • Background in software engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Experience working in a technology-driven organization or startup environment. • Familiarity with engineering workflows, software development lifecycles, and technical project constraints. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. • Perform other duties as assigned. Hours of Work, Work Environment and Potential Travel • The position is an onsite role, and the Employee is required to perform their duties primarily at the Company's designated workplace, as directed by the Company. • The standard work schedule consists of forty (40) hours per week, typically performed Monday to Friday, subject to operational requirements. • From time to time, the Employee may be required to maintain reasonable flexibility in working hours to support operational needs, time-sensitive activities, or business priorities. • This role may involve occasional travel, as needed. How to Apply If you are ready to take your career to new heights, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role

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