Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will while drive the successful execution and implementation of projects, within a business unit. Plans, organizes, and manages all activities necessary to ensure the successful completion of assigned project within established objectives. Oversees project life cycle and ensures results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, scheduling, and cost.
About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Job Accountabilities:
- Facilitates timely decisions to maintain project schedule and budget, while providing metric updates to management
- Monitors project budgets: reviewing reports and project expenses to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified
- Follows established guidelines to manage completion of project milestones from beginning to end of lifecycle
- Identifies project risks and provides solutions to minimize/eliminate risks, monitoring key project processes for compliance with objectives
- Responsible for internal distribution of all project related documentation for review and revisions as required
- Builds strong relationships with customers and develops a deep understanding of their objectives
- Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Job Specifications:
Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience: 7 - 10 years of relevant experience
Skills:
- Solid experience in project management methodology
- Possess a strong technical background to understand and evaluate the technical specifications, requirements and capabilities associated with the project
- Ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities along with ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
- Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans
Benefits:
At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
- 7-10 years of relevant experience
- Solid experience in project management methodology
- Strong technical background sufficient to understand and evaluate project specifications, requirements, and capabilities
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to work across cross-functional disciplines and drive tasks to completion
- Self-motivation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to develop clear and detailed plans
- Must be a U.S. person under ITAR, including U.S. citizen, permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee
Applied Composites Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and options like FSA/HSA, with disability coverage and an EAP also available. Wellness programs further contribute to overall health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a vacation plan, wellness days, and 10 paid holidays each year. PTO accrual increases with tenure, expanding available leave over time.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is offered. This provides structured support for long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. Vertically integrated with six strategic locations, we have widespread capabilities to serve expanding industry needs in many high-growth aerospace and defense platforms. Specializing in complex composite assemblies for the aerospace industry, Applied Composites has a long history of providing customer satisfaction by focusing on continuous improvement processes that help reduce time and cost. Our aerospace composite manufacturing capabilities are among the best in the industry.
