Continuous Composites

Project Manager

• Lead end-to-end project execution for two or more concurrent technical programs, from early concept definition through prototype delivery and project closeout.
• Facilitate effective project kickoffs that establish clear objectives, requirements, risks, and success criteria, resulting in actionable execution plans.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, identifying dependencies, tradeoffs, and critical path items to maintain forward progress.
• Actively manage risk and uncertainty, creating mitigation plans, resolving blockers, and adapting plans as technical realities evolve.
• Own client and sponsor-facing coordination and communication, coordinating with both internal and external customers (including DoD stakeholders and prime contractors) to understand requirements, deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations, and provide clear, timely progress updates, milestone reviews, and status briefings.
• Handle sensitive program information and materials with care including DoD compliance, ensuring appropriate discretion and adherence to customer expectations associated with defense-related work including understanding DoD rules & regulations.
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, technicians, leadership, and customer representatives, to maintain alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and workflows to support a growing R&D organization.
• Communicate transparently and create accountability, about project plans, roles, status, risks, tasks, and challenges, including when plans need to change while allowing engineers to focus on technical execution.

Project Manager – Aerospace Composites, R&D