Project Manager – Deputy

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Project Manager Deputy managing performance of projects and leading proposals at Curtiss-Wright in Pennsylvania. Requires Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of project management experience.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeCheswick • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,100 - $143,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the performance of relatively small to mid-sized projects or a definable portion of a larger program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core projects.
Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.
May be responsible for project management tasks and development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting.
Responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals.
Manage, coordinate and control Project Work Plan execution to achieve project technical, cost and schedule objectives.
Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints.
Lead the project team and regular project meetings to monitor and drive progress toward project objectives.
Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively.
Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other project related activities.
Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members’ customers and EMD management.
Review and control project cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates.
Develop and monitor the Project Risk Management Plan as part of project planning and execution.
Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the project and future production.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team.
3+ years' experience Project management or project leadership experience
Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes and procedures
Project Management Professional Certification Preferred
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementchange managementrisk managementcost controlschedulingadministrationdocumentationprocess trainingproposal developmentmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

organizationcommunicationpresentationleadershipproblem-solvingcustomer relationsteam coordinationimaginative thinkingadaptabilitygoal orientation

Certifications

Project Management Professional Certification