Project Manager - Airframe Systems

About ADASI

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for airframe systems.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Lead cross-functional teams including design, procurement, finance, legal, production, quality and ILS departments.
• Monitor the project from initiation up to delivery by day-to-day coordination with all the stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA certification requirements and defense standards (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Support design reviews, testing campaigns, and production readiness.
• Act as primary liaison between engineering teams, suppliers, and executive leadership.
• Develop, issue and manage RFIs, RFPs and contractual agreements with airframe subsystem suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, risks, and deliverables.
• Report / present project status to Senior Management and Client.
• Manage customer expectations and contractual obligations.
• Apply project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Earned Value Management).
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field ; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in aerospace/defense project management , with direct exposure to airframe systems.
• Demonstrated experience with airframe systems .
• Experience on development programs .
• Proven track record in budget management, scheduling tools (MS Project/Primavera), and risk management .
• PMP or equivalent certification desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for executive and technical audiences.

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