Sr. Project Manager

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering and Project Management, the Senior Project Manager provides experienced, collaborative, and disciplined leadership for high-impact product, process, and business initiatives. Balancing strategic focus with hands-on execution, this role drives cross-functional alignment, mentors project leaders, and ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in scope.

The Senior Project Manager cultivates strong team performance through respect, accountability, and clear communication, fostering a culture that creatively solves problems and delivers results. This role engages proactively with the Executive Leadership Team, providing concise updates, recommendations, and effective resource strategies that align with business priorities to deliver measurable value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers on business cases, adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis.

• Lead the definition of complex project scope and clarify objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed plans to achieve project objectives, including resource plans, project budgets, and project schedules.  Ensure that all project activities and deliverables align with the established business processes and standards.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities (with the advice of the functional leads), and track and summarize project performance specifically to analyze the successful completion of both short and long-term milestones.
• Lead internal teams and external partners through the proper execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Evaluate progress on projects. Generate reports regarding status of projects and inform/escalate to stakeholders as needed.

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate techniques and judgements.
• Continually measure risk and develop and execute mitigation plans to better ensure positive project outcomes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (minutes, schedules, deliverables, etc.).
• Work effectively with Operations to schedule and implement engineering or pilot production runs.
• Lead project retrospectives.  Identify continuous improvement opportunities.  Develop procedures and work instructions as required.
• Lead the advancement of Project Management maturity/capability across Angelus including processes, training and key performance indicators.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance with quality processes & tools in support of ISO/AS/ITAR requirements.
• Provide mentorship to Project Management team members.  Assist in development of career goals and provide development opportunities to assist in professional development.
• Embody the Angelus Guiding Principles: Understand and exceed customer expectations for value; communicate openly, honestly, and professionally; make and meet commitments with urgency; do what’s right even when you don’t feel like doing it; safety and quality everywhere and always; continually improve ourselves and the business; maintain work / life balance; sustain a vibrant, collaborative workplace; win / win: Angelus and employees; execute with structure and discipline; seek mutual alignment and fit; assist individuals in reaching their potential/ambitions. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Marginal Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

• This position may have supervisory responsibility for Project Coordinators.

Competencies

• Accountability, Ethics and Integrity, Learning Mindset, Communication
• Stratical: Ability to think and participate strategically and drive results via personal hands-on tactical execution.
• Teamwork and Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Innovation, Influencing, Planning and Organizing.
• Business acumen and ability to align project management goals with company objectives.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years related experience in Program/Project Management, of New Product Development
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Deep project management and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong proficiency with computer skills, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Prior knowledge of and experience with lean principles/tools is preferred.
• Proficient understanding of interconnect products, applications, technology, and trends.
• Knowledge of the aerospace & defense industry preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used

This position requires daily use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, printers, and copiers. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with limited exposure to recognized health hazards such as dust and noise. 

Other Considerations

Location: This position is located that the company headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin. 

Travel Required: Up to 10% travel.

EOE, including disability/veteran