3DX PLM Project Manager

Location: Onsite role based at Little Rock, AR.

About The Role

The project manager will be responsible for the implementation of 3DX PLM system for Completion activities (Business responsibility). They will work with the IT Project Manager and the business to ensure the solution is optimized to cover business needs. The role involves leading a team of business analysts and Subject Matter Experts.

Responsibilities

• Achieve project success by managing all activities of a project lifecycle to deliver desired outcomes (time, budget, quality, and benefits).
• Initiation: Identify stakeholders, determine objectives and scope, identify staffing needs, kick-off project, etc.
• Planning: Create the Project Management Plan, refine the scope, develop and publish the schedule, identify and evaluate risks, etc.
• Execution: Acquire project team, manage project team, direct project work, manage communications, conduct procurements, etc.
• Monitoring & Controlling: Perform integrated change management, monitor scope, schedule, costs, quality progress, and stakeholder engagement, etc.
• Closure: Confirm acceptance of deliverables, archive project documentation, release project team, close financials, etc.
• Develop and release all project management-related documentation.
• Provide regular, accurate, and timely project status to PMO management and other stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced project managers to develop a culture of project management and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Maintain PMP (or equivalent) certification.
• Promote business transformation activities across the organization with positive communication and demeanor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in aviation or with projects and project management as a project team member.
• Two (2) years of experience with PLM system projects.
• Completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university may substitute for years of relevant work experience (1 year of education = 2 years of experience).
• Must currently have PMP or CAPM certification.
• Must be fluent in French and strong in English.
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates high ethics and values, inspires loyalty and trust, embraces diversity, possesses strong listening skills, communicates effectively in speaking and writing, engages regularly with functional managers and subordinates, and is comfortable communicating with senior management occasionally.
• Leadership skills: Proactively seeks success and responsibility, supports team building, identifies and resolves team member performance issues, recognizes contributions, builds mutual trust, and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.
• Proficiency in common computer tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or similar, and JIRA.

Nice to Have

• 3DX PLM Experience.
• Experience managing a project team.
• Engineering / Operations / Manufacturing background.
• Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Industry experience.
• Business analyst experience.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role in Little Rock, AR is $73,150 - $174,000 per year. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, education, certifications, relevant experience, and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on position and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (12-25 days vacation, company-paid holidays, personal days, sick leave).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.