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Project Manager, Sr.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
US-PA-Cheswick (EMD), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $189,800/yr($113,900/yr$189,800/yr)

About the role

We are looking for a Sr Project Manager to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Leads and executes mid-sized projects or a definable portion of a larger program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.

  • Collaborates with diverse teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Salary: $113,900.00 - $189,800.00 ​ per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

  • Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core projects.

  • Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.

  • Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.

  • May be responsible for project management tasks and development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting.

  • Responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals.

  • Manage, coordinate and control Project Work Plan execution to achieve project technical, cost and schedule objectives.

  • Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints.

  • Lead the project team and regular project meetings to monitor and drive progress toward project objectives.

  • Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively.

  • Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other project related activities.

  • Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members’ customers and EMD management.

  • Review and control project cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates.

  • Develop and monitor the Project Risk Management Plan as part of project planning and execution.

  • Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the project and future production.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team.

  • 7+ years project management or project leadership experience.

  • Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.

  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes and procedures.

  • Project Management Professional Certification Preferred

  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

At this facility we have a flexible work schedule – Work from home (1 day) OR 9/80 schedule.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdraw

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