Project Manager - Aerospace

Mechanical & Aerospaceposted 7w ago

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for;

Leading the business-side implementation of the 3DX PLM system for Completion activities while ensuring business requirements are successfully met.
Collaborating with the IT Project Manager, business stakeholders, business analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to optimize the solution and drive project success.
Managing all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and project closure.
Developing project management plans, schedules, resource plans, risk assessments, and other project documentation.
Leading project teams, facilitating communication, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment across functional groups.
Monitoring project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks while managing change control activities throughout the project.
Providing regular, accurate, and timely project status updates to PMO leadership and key stakeholders.
Mentoring less experienced project managers and promoting project management best practices throughout the organization.
Supporting business transformation initiatives through positive leadership, communication, and change management activities.
Maintaining PMP (or equivalent) certification and ensuring successful project delivery in accordance with organizational standards.

Qualifications;

Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of aviation and/or project management experience, including two (2) years supporting PLM system projects; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Current PMP or CAPM certification required.
Fluency in French and strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project (or similar project management tools), and JIRA.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, team-building, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience leading project teams and coordinating cross-functional resources.
Preferred experience with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) PLM, business analysis, and enterprise system implementations.
Preferred Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Aerospace & Defense industry background.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including potential travel to France.
Must be able to work extended or off-hours as needed to meet project deadlines.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.