Job Description
Ontic Engineering, one of California’s most exciting, rapidly expanding Aerospace & Defense manufacturers are looking for a Associate Project Manager to join their team. You’ll play a key part in multi-million- dollar global projects whilst working in a state-of-the-art environment offering genuine career development.
2023 saw a record number of promotions, so please read on now if you’re interested in career progression, stability and developing ground-breaking technology.
Responsibilities of the associate Project Manager
- Assist the Director and executive team in strategically and tactically managing Ontic programs/initiatives, organizational plans, budgets, personnel, and functions in licensing and manufacturing aviation legacy products.
- Set and adjust the business practices of the managed teams to keep them competitive and successful in an ever-changing business environment.
- Interpret the applicable policies and procedures and provide recommendations to cover any gray or unclear areas that may arise during department operations.
- Participate in pre-award evaluations of potential adoptions (product transitions).
- Manage licensor relationships during the adoption process.
- Ensure successful project closure and hand-off to functional departments.
- Collaborate across company functions to effectively manage assigned programs or accounts and achieve business objectives.
Requirements of the Associate Project Manager
- A Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- PMP or similar certification is desirable. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in program/project management within technical or engineering environments.
- A background in aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project or a similar application, as well as in Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership skills are required, along with the ability to work well with a team and independently with little or no supervision.
- Business travel throughout the year, ranging from 10% to 20%.
The Associate Project Manager will have the chance to become part of a worldwide aerospace manufacturing company, enjoying full support of the organization.
If you are an ambitious Associate Project Manager, seeking to join a global manufacture collaborating with leading Aerospace & Defense OEMs, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Interviews are ongoing and can be arranged!