Project Manager

• →Managing customer relationships and expectations, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• →Understanding contractual requirements and making sure they are met.
• →Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• →Identifying risks to budget and schedule and orchestrating risk mitigation plans,
• →Reporting project status to external customer(s), the project team, and senior leadership.
• →Working with cost accounting to ensure accurate project performance and projections.
• →Ensure that project tasking remains within agreed upon scope.
• →Develop initial or follow-on quotes, SOWs, and proposals.
• →Initiate customer interaction to get contracts modified in the event of any changes to the contracted project scope.
• →Coordinate any sub-contracting and/or outsourcing.
• →Develop Statements of Work (SOW), project plans, schedules and budgets.
• →Ensure all regulatory and customer requirements are considered and executed in the project plan.
• →Define deliverables and work with customers to finalize acceptance criteria.
• →Define resource requirements and work with other ESAero management to secure the resources required for successful project execution

• Due to Federal Government Contracts US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card is required
• Demonstrated experience in Project and/or Program Management is required.
• BA/BS degree in engineering, or a technical related field; MA/MS or MBA degree preferred
• Formal project management education or training
• 5-7+ years’ experience in any combination of the following areas: program management, project management, engineering, quality, contracts, operations, procurement and/or supplier management.
• Excellent computer skills are a must, including a variety of software applications; experience with project management software like Microsoft Project tracking/scheduling software
• Expertise working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in aerospace program management is preferred.
• Experience with financial forecasting
• Responsible for promoting actively an ethics-based business culture in his/her project team(s), ensuring that all associates are aware of, and fully comply with, ESAero’s “Code of Ethics,” and related policies. 

• Must possess solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• MRP/ERP experience a plus
• Disciplined execution of processes and systems
• Familiar with ISO9001/AS9100
• Knowledge of ASTM workmanship standards
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Knowledge of DFAR, TINA, ITAR a plus

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services. 

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA** 

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ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Hiring Range: $140k - $180k Salary/Exempt