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Project Manager

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area\. Visit TextronSystems\.com & Lycoming\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\!

About This Role

The Weapon Systems business is seeking a Project Manager for the Wilmington, MA location\. The Project Manager will own a subset of a major defense program, under the supervisor of a Sr\. Program Manager, and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Program Office\.

This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution that meets mission objectives\. A successful candidate in this role will be action\-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality\.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

+ Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable on time and in a cost\-effective manner\.

+ Developing and presenting formal briefs to internal and external audiences, reviewing and editing content from other stakeholders, and leading internal dry runs prior to the event\.

+ Understanding the Integrated Master Schedule \(IMS\) and critical path for a subset of the program and executing any mitigation efforts to ensure on\-time / early completion of tasking\.

+ Supporting Control Account Managers \(CAMs\) in execution to a baseline budget – ensuring accurate Estimates to Complete and robust variance reporting from all CAMs supporting a subset of the program\.

+ Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier\.

+ Working creatively to solve customer problems and communicating program progress both internally and externally\.

+ Assisting with proposal generation and submittal to the customer\.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline acceptable\.

+ 5 years of experience working on project teams, inclusive of project schedule development / monitoring and risk management\.

+ Willingness to practice “hands\-on” management, demonstrate deep ownership of assigned scope, and drive timely execution across cross\-functional teams\.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with cross\-functional partners including engineering, contracts, finance, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality\.

+ Strong interpersonal skills: willingness to engage and challenge stakeholders on urgent topics or when answers are unsatisfactory\.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS office\.

+ This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance\. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance\.

Desired Skills:

+ Prior US military defense / aerospace industry experience\.

+ Understanding of Earned Value Management principles\.

+ Understanding of principles associated with Risks and Opportunities\.

+ Proposal development experience\.

+ PMP Certification or equivalent\.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\!

\- Flexible Work Schedules

\- Education Assistance

\- Career Development & Training Opportunities

\- Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\)

\- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding

\- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$100,300 \- $151,900 per year\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems

**Primary Location:** US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

**Job Function:** Program Management

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Experienced

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Job Posting:** 11/20/2025, 3:54:38 PM

**Job Number:** 337903