Sr. Project Manager
Summary
The Sr. Project Manager will oversee all phases of defense programs for Textron Systems' Sea Systems, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role involves customer interaction, risk management, and translating technical requirements into executable plans, particularly in regulated or mission-critical domains.
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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for\:
• Manage all phases of programs from inception through completion, Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes milestones and monitors master plans and schedule.
• Disciplined program execution with a bias towards action, analytical presentation and problem-solving skills; the ability to gain internal support; and the ability to establish and maintain a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, and peers.
• Establish cost controls and monitor adherence to contract requirements, reporting and justifying costs. Establish and monitor adherence to program plans including schedule and risk management, resource planning, requirements management, and cash flow management. Prepare and issues operational and program directives and controlling product configuration.
• Design and execute formal capture plans and monitor competitor activity for each capture. The candidate is expected to exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies; regularly interact with all levels of management, technical staff, and customers; and display a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical requirements into executable program plans and drive technical decision‑making with engineering leadership
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation related to software development, systems integration, and technology maturation.
• Ability to partner closely with engineering leads to ensure scope clarity, technical feasibility, and schedule adherence.
• Experience delivering products in regulated or mission‑critical domains (aerospace, defense, complex systems, etc.) is highly desirable.