Technical Project Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Your tasks

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage R&D projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, execution and delivery.
• Partner Management: Lead and manage external subcontractors and vendors, ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Lifecycle Management: Drive new product definition and development, from initial idea and research through design, testing, and market launch, ensuring seamless transitions between phases.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets, while monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project milestones, challenges, and strategic direction to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment and executive support.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct rigorous risk analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & IP: Ensure all R&D activities comply with internal processes, quality gates, and industry standards, while ensuring the proper documentation and protection of intellectual property. 
• Performance Tracking: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and drive continuous improvement.

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Your qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Project or Program Management. PMP certification is a plus.
• Domain Expertise: Experience in the specification and design of airborne products. Knowledge of RF engineering is a significant plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) for high-level reporting and program planning.
• Partner Management: Proven track record of managing external technical partners, including tracking deliverables, ensuring process adherence, and quality control.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized and analytical with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Location: Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona (flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates)
• To be considered, candidates must be a US Person capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Clearance.

Our offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment