Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation LLC

Project Manager - Aerospace & Aviation

Newport News, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 hours ago
CybersecurityProject ManagementJiraConfluenceStakeholder ManagementForecastingSupply ChainProcurementAvionicsDO-178Systems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringAvidLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPrimavera P6

About the role

  • Proven track record delivering hardware or integrated systems programs on schedule and within budget.

Nice to have

  • Aery provides integrated aviation solutions supporting defense, government, commercial, and special mission operators worldwide.
  • This role requires a PMP certification and a college degree.
  • Define project scope, deliverables, schedule, milestones, and resource requirements
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and programmatic risks
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (systems engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, safety, procurement) to ensure timely delivery.
  • provide regular status reporting and program reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and quality requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA, DO-178/254/254-equivalents where applicable).
  • Facilitate technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and capture action items to closure.

Benefits

  • We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company info

  • Looking For We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams delivering complex aerospace programs from concept through delivery.
  • The ideal candidate will combine strong program management skills, technical understanding of aerospace systems, and proven leadership to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder expectations.
  • What You Will Be Doing Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of aerospace projects (subsystems, flight hardware, avionics, integration, test, or similar).
  • Define project scope, deliverables, schedule, milestones, and resource requirements; develop and maintain integrated project plans.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasting, change control, and cost performance to meet financial targets.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and programmatic risks; maintain and update risk registers and contingency plans.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, prime contractors, and suppliers; provide regular status reporting and program reviews.
  • Implement and enforce project management processes and best practices; drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage supplier performance, contracts, and deliverable acceptance criteria.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, JIRA/Confluence), and reporting practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, test & verification processes, and manufacturing constraints.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites, test facilities, or suppliers as needed.
  • Nice to Haves Security clearance (or ability to obtain) - Secret or higher.
  • Experience with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP) and safety/flight-certification processes.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and international suppliers.
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
  • Lean/Agile program experience for software or avionics development.
  • Compentencies & Soft Skills Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
  • Attention to detail combined with big-picture program perspective.
  • Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Nice to Haves Security clearance (or ability to obtain) — Secret or higher
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