Project Manager I

Job description

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Are you a results-driven, team-oriented leader? This is the opportunity for you! As a Project Manager I, you will manage projects from design through release and program closeout, ensuring successful delivery to customers. You will develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and interface with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters. This role typically involves managing simpler projects and serves as an introduction to people management. Responsibilities: Manage projects from design to release, including project initiation, execution, delivery, and closeout. Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Identify necessary resources for projects and coordinate their allocation. Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters. Manage simple projects such as studies, small task orders, Internal Research and Development, Level of Effort, services only, spares, or projects with minimal deliverables. Serve as a Control Account Manager on larger programs as needed. Track project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators. Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status. Adapt to changes and remain flexible to ensure project success. Coordinate cross-functional inputs from Sustainment Engineering, ILS, Tech Pubs, Configuration Management, and Liaison Engineering to maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle Support planning and execution activities tied to green-aircraft sustainment tasks, including configuration updates, baseline reviews, and technical disposition integration. Facilitate communication of project impacts related to engineering changes, ensuring stakeholders understand timing, scope, and integration needs. Coordinate with engineering SMEs to ensure project actions remain aligned with airworthiness, maintainability, and configuration control expectations. Integrate Sustainment Engineering considerations into project schedules and decision points. Monitor project interfaces related to technical publications updates and ensure deliverables stay synchronized with evolving engineering data. Support routing, coordination, and tracking of engineering change activities (ECR/ECN) to maintain project momentum and configuration integrity. Collaborate with Liaison Engineering teams to ensure project tasks incorporate test-plan alignment, EWAs, NCs, and any required troubleshooting or disposition reviews. Assist in identifying cross-IPT dependencies and ensure project plans reflect those handoffs. Provide structured status updates that connect project progress to sustainment engineering objectives, risks, and key decision needs. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software. Demonstrated experience in managing a project. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate effectively with cross‑functional engineering and logistics teams. Comfortable handling shifting priorities and adapting plans in a dynamic environment. Strong attention to detail when tracking project data, milestones, and documentation. Proven ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to maintain organization across multiple concurrent tasks or small projects. Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance Qualifications We Prefer: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool. Experience with developing budgets and managing projects to those budgets. Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution. Experience in resource planning and management during project execution. Experience with risk management planning and documentation. Familiarity with government contracting and regulations. Familiarity with cross‑functional engineering environments Co