2132 Job Title: Project Manager New Product Introduction Aerospace Role: Project Manager Relocation Available: Yes Industry: Aerospace Location: Ohio Town / City: West Chester Job Type: Permanent full-time Job description: Company has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic Project Manager to play an integral role in driving and supporting their business goals and objectives for profitable, sustainable growth. The right candidate should have a proven track record of leadership and building collaborative teams, to bring about results for new product introductions. The Aerospace Project Manager will act as a proactive liaison between the local division and the Director, Global Business Development with the goal of exceeding customer expectations for new product introductions. Lead and coordinate new product introduction activities within the site working with the various cross-functional new product introduction teams. The PM is responsible for delivering the new product introduction projects on schedule, within budget and with quality performance. Effectively manage customer projects through their life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Primary communicator of project status horizontally and vertically throughout the organization. Provide direction to achieve project financial performance metrics, including program sales, P&L, inventory levels, etc. Must have experience with New Product Introduction (NPI). Assist in the management of Customer contracts including achievement, compliance, and communication of contractual requirements to the appropriate functional areas of the organization; monitoring Customer and company performance to these requirements. Effectively communicate and share information, knowledge and expertise between projects and disciplines. Follow the proper governance for PM projects to meet the customer program expectations by meeting expectations, establishing cohesive policies and process. Support the development of major project proposals by assisting in the development of robust project plans utilizing core project management methodology. Coach and mentor the project teams on project management methodology and best practices. Required Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required. MS/MBA or PMP certification preferred. Fast-paced, self-starter with the ability to make decisions with limited information. Strong leadership and people engagement skills; leads by example using leadership effectiveness. Develops effective working relationships which foster integrity, trust and respect. General knowledge of financial terms and concepts (inventory and budgetary). Lean or Six Sigma certification a plus. Excellent computer and data analysis skills. The Aerospace Project Manager must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Required Experience 6 to 10 years management experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace experience is required. Bottom Line Requirements: 1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required. MS/MBA or PMP certification preferred. 2. 6 to 10 years project management experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. 3. Inventory and budgetary experience. 4. Lean or Six Sigma certification a plus.