Technical / Professional - Project Manager

JOB TITLE :  Project Manager - DEFENSE

LOCATION : Palmdale, CA

PAY RATE : $26-55 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Security Clearance : Active Secret Clearance (investigation within 5 years or CE enrollment); Special Access required to start

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary :

Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as the liaison between project management, planning, production, and engineering teams.

Review project status, manage schedules, prepare status reports, and resolve issues to achieve productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.

Develop and implement processes to monitor progress, identify risks, and drive solutions.

Manage cross-functional projects across multiple teams and programs within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements :

Active Secret Clearance (investigation within 5 years or CE enrollment); Special Access required to start

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering (required)

5+ years managing projects valued over $3M

5+ years coordinating with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, quality, and production operations)

3+ years utilizing JIRA and Microsoft Project for project management and tracking

Proven success managing large-scale projects in a manufacturing environment

Certification : PMP

Strong organizational and communication abilities

Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration

Expertise in issue resolution and process improvement

Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple programs

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us :

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords :  aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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