Lead Strategic Projects in Aerospace as a Project Management Specialist – El Segundo, CA $82.27-$102.96/hrDrive Project Success with Precision and Leadership.
At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re looking for an experienced Project Management Specialist to support high-impact aerospace projects. This role focuses on creating and managing integrated schedules that ensure mission-critical programs stay on track and deliver results.
About the Role:As a Project Management Specialist, you’ll develop, coordinate, and maintain project schedules supporting aerospace operations. Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll analyze performance data, generate “what-if” scenarios, and build mitigation plans that directly influence project outcomes.
What You’ll Do:Develop and manage integrated project plans and schedules in alignment with industry standards.
Support Project Managers with schedule analysis, performance tracking, and risk assessment.
Generate "what-if" scenarios and recovery plans as project needs evolve.
Lead studies and data analysis (trend, variance, impact) to assess project constraints and improvement opportunities.
Track and report metrics, communicate project updates, and manage change activities throughout project life cycles.
Drive process improvement initiatives to support project leadership decisions.
Act as primary point of contact for key stakeholders, gathering requirements and aligning objectives.
Required Qualifications:Experience collaborating with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
Proven ability to develop and manage baseline schedules for complex projects.
Strong background in resource-loaded scheduling and earned value management systems (EVMS).
Proficient with scheduling tools like Microsoft Project or Milestone Professional.
Prior experience leading project teams.
This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.
Preferred Qualifications:10+ years of related experience or equivalent education and work history.
Agile and JIRA experience.
Early development program experience.
Current, in-scope CI polygraph.
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?Premium hourly pay: $82.27 - $102.96/hour.
Full-time consultant role – 12-month contract with potential for renewal.
Monday to Friday schedule, 8 AM to 4:30 PM – balanced workweek.
Work alongside some of the top professionals in the aerospace industry, contributing to projects that make a global impact.
Be part of a company culture that values precision, leadership, and strategic execution.
Take Charge of Strategic Aerospace Projects.If youre ready to shape project success and drive critical aerospace programs forward, apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Project Management Specialist in El Segundo, CA.
Pay Details: $82.27 to $102.96 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
