An exciting and challenging career opportunity to be part of a team as an Operational Project Manager!

Location: Summerville, SC (greater Charleston)

We Take Care of Our People 
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role within CW-SAS supporting customer deliverables.  Responsible for the performance of mid-sized projects or a definite portion of a larger program. You will develop and control schedule and budget on assigned projects, as well as being designated as the point of contact for customer communications, meetings and questions.  This position requires interaction with engineering, manufacturing, project management office, planning, quality assurance, contacts and finance to address all project actions.

Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirement

Participates in the order capture process by providing proposals and master schedule input

Facilitates numerous meetings with clients and company personnel during the order execution process

Monitor and maintain the master project schedule, initiating and facilitating corrective action to maintain delivery and cost objectives

Act as company focal point for all communications, questions and issues requiring action on assigned projects

Work with and monitor other company functions in a matrix reporting relationship to ensure compliance with all client and company requirements

Drives project review and shipment meetings with company management

Elevate barriers to successful project execution as necessary

Operates with a high level of expertise to plan, facilitate and coordinate the order execution process for engineering studies Revamp projects, and/or production of new equipment, to ensure that client orders are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters

Must possess negotiation skills and commercial experience for management of contract scope changes directly with client

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must possess influence skills to deal effectively with D-R matrix reporting structure

Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training etc.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.  Master degree is preferred

7-10 years of experience in similar project management role, directly responsible for equipment/hardware production and delivery.

Must possess comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures, and schedule management tools (i.e. MS Project or equivalent)

Proficient in application of computerized systems, including standard business applications (i.e. MS Word and Excel required, MS Access beneficial)

PMP certification is an asset

Strong analytical and financial skills

Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action

Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line

In-depth knowledge of process analysis, standardization, continuous improvement, lean, six sigma and operational excellence program.

Prior experience with Defense contracts is an asset

Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills

•     Must be a sole US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Travel:

5% - 15% per year dependent upon projects assigned

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.