Project Manager

Introduction

Van's Aircraft is seeking a highly organized, proactive Project Manager to help drive critical cross-functional initiatives that support our teams, and our long-term business objectives. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects across manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings structure to complexity, communicates clearly at all levels, and keeps projects moving forward in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for cross-departmental initiatives, from kickoff through completion

Define project scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria

Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making

Identify risks, constraints, and resource needs; proactively develop mitigation plans

Track project progress, manage changes, and communicate status updates to leadership and project teams

Facilitate meetings, document action items, and ensure follow-through

Support process improvement initiatives by documenting workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending solutions

Ensure projects align with company priorities, operational capacity, and customer commitments

What You'll Bring To The Team
Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing, engineering, or operational environment

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working across all levels of the organization

Ability to translate complex information into clear plans and actionable next steps

Strong problem-solving skills and a calm, solutions-oriented approach

Experience using project management tools, timelines, and tracking methods (formal or informal)

A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority

Work Environment
This role is based at Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon, with regular interaction across office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments. The Project Manager will work closely with leadership and frontline teams in a highly collaborative, hands-on setting. Some projects may require time spent on the shop floor or coordinating across departments to ensure real-world execution aligns with project plans.