Project Manager

Columbia Helicopters - Aurora, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, OR

Forestry and Logging

About the position

The Project Manager at Columbia Helicopters Inc. is responsible for the operational management of small to mid-size development, capital, or legacy programs. This role involves overseeing program plans, budgets, and ensuring that projects meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements. The Project Manager will lead a team to achieve program goals safely and efficiently, while also serving as a key advisor to customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define scope/statement of work, activities, risks, and costs to develop program schedule and plan of action.
• Review program plans and schedules throughout the program life cycle and keep stakeholders updated on changes.
• Provide continual coordination of program progress to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Ensure program meets or exceeds plan deliverables and objectives, keeping stakeholders informed of execution progress.
• Oversee administration of program budget, including control and monitoring of expenditures and preparation of reports.
• Communicate directly with customers to update them on progress or delays.
• Assist in developing new business or enhancing internal programs in collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and other Program Managers.
• Contribute to overall PM and quality management system process improvement.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in an aircraft maintenance or manufacturing environment in a decision-making role.
• Associate's degree or greater in aviation/aerospace or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Prior program management experience, including knowledge of program management processes.
• Knowledge and experience working within quality management systems.
• Ability to assure compliance with program goals, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop contingency plans to address needs and risks.
• Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to lead program development, including needs assessments.
• Ability to prepare budgets and reports as required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Rotorcraft experience preferred; military rotorcraft qualifies.
• Ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously within stringent time constraints.
• Innovative and results-oriented approach.