Project Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in executing complex aerospace and technology programs. This role sits within the Program Management Office (PMO) and focuses on planning, coordination, schedule execution, risk/issue management, and supporting milestone readiness for projects across avionics, payload, ground systems, structures, testing, and mission operations.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Execution
  • Own the project plan and schedule, ensuring visibility of dependencies and critical path.
  • Lead cross-functional working sessions, drive decisions, and follow through on actions.
  • Anticipate risks, remove roadblocks, and escalate early when needed.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission teams.
  • Break down complex technical goals into actionable work, clear owners, and deadlines.
  • Influence without authority — build alignment through clarity and communication.
• Project Controls & Milestones
  • Manage RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) and status reporting.
  • Ensure milestone readiness (SRR, PDR, CDR, FWR, FLO), coordinating required artifacts.
  • Maintain strong documentation and requirements traceability in Confluence/Jira.
  • Improve PMO Processes
    • Create and evolve templates, reporting, dashboards, and standard operating rhythms.
    • Support continuous improvement and help mature project management practices across Sceye.

What We’re Looking For

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex technical or operational projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and move work forward without direct authority.
  • Strong scheduling, planning, and risk management experience.
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project (or equivalent tools).
  • High ownership mindset — proactive, organized, able to anticipate needs and remove roadblocks.
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Preferred:
  • PMP, Agile Certification, or other relevant project management certification.
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech environments.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering and product development lifecycles.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams from concept through completion.