Project Manager IV

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the supply chain and strategic supplier management aspects of projects, supporting new business pursuits.
• Act as the bridge among project management, senior management, and customer representatives to address supply chain operational challenges, scheduling demands, and budgeting concerns.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a focus on maximizing supply chain efficiencies, quality control, and customer satisfaction.
• Devise systems for monitoring project advancement, enabling proactive intervention and problem-solving with project management, line management, and customers.
• Design and implement project plans focused on optimizing supply chain resources, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with management and project teams to align project goals with strategic business objectives, emphasizing supply chain optimization and new business opportunities.
• Lead the monitoring of project schedules, timelines, and milestones from inception to completion.
• Guide coordination of departmental and cross-functional teams to deliver new or improved products/services, engaging strategic suppliers and enhancing supply chain processes.
• Provide leadership and strategic support to project management staff, especially in supply chain strategies, strategic sourcing, and new business engagement.
• Develop policies and procedures influencing supply chain strategies and project outcomes, interpreting broader company policies within project and new business contexts.
• Produce and present progress reports, proposals, and project status updates to stakeholders, highlighting opportunities for new business growth.
• Engage with management and project teams to explore and capitalize on service expansion and new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards within supply chain operations, emphasizing sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Address project challenges proactively by developing solutions to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on supply chain dynamics.
• Provide visionary leadership to project teams, emphasizing the strategic importance of supply chain management and new business pursuits.
• Oversee application of policies impacting supply chain strategies and project delivery, participating in the RFP process to secure new business.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, especially regarding supply chain security.
• Champion safety and adherence to operating procedures within supply chain operations and supplier dealings.

Requirements

• Experience in managing supply chain operations and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and implement project plans aligned with strategic business goals.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder reporting and collaboration.
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory standards related to supply chain management.
• Leadership skills to guide and support project teams and management staff.
• Proficiency in developing policies and procedures impacting supply chain and project outcomes.

Nice to Have

• Experience with supply chain optimization and strategic sourcing.
• Background in aerospace or defense industries.
• Experience with RFP processes and new business development.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in supply chain management or project management roles.
• Educational background in engineering, business, or related fields preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunities to work on innovative aerospace projects.
• Collaborative work environment supporting diverse backgrounds.
• Potential for professional growth within a leading aerospace organization.