Team Lead – Project Manager - Design Group

Team Lead – Project Manager - Design Group East Hartford, Connecticut Job Description Team Lead – Project Manager We are seeking a Team Lead – Project Manager to support and guide a team of 8–12 direct reports while assisting the Discipline Manager with day-to-day operations and project execution. This role will be responsible for driving project deliverables, supporting Statement of Work (SoW) management, and ensuring alignment between team performance and customer expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead daily task delegation and coordinate updates to Statements of Work (SoWs), including quoting and scope adjustments Track and report SoW progress, deliverables, and status updates to SoW owners Ensure timely delivery of all SoW commitments Organize and participate in customer meetings to review requirements, scope, and priorities Manage associate access requests (network, folder, assets, remote tools, etc.) Facilitate new hire onboarding and integration Maintain regular communication with SoW authors and provide updates as needed Monitor and report team metrics, including: Skills tracking and team capabilities Deliverable status and workload distribution SoW staffing levels and module center engagement Collaborate with SoW authors to resolve quality or delivery concerns Serve as liaison between the team, Discipline Manager, and Business Unit Manager Contribute to and lead customer-facing meetings and internal reviews Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, including support for Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Participate in annual performance reviews and feedback discussions US Citizenship required due to ITAR Restrictions. Preferred Experience and Skills Experience working with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM system Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and prints Experience with P&W ESW applications Strong technical writing and documentation skills Effective communication and collaboration abilities Working knowledge of gas turbine engine operating theory Skills Required Statement of Work (SOW),Teamwork,Collaboration,Metrics Tracking,Budgeting,Business,Scope of Work,Engines,Gas Turbines Location East Hartford, Connecticut Desirable Skills Statement of Work (SOW),Teamwork,Collaboration,Metrics Tracking,Budgeting,Business,Scope of Work,Engines,Gas Turbines Designation Associate