Deputy Project Manager

Project Manager, Deputy

As the Project Manager, Deputy, you will be working in the Program Management Office of the EPD business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced project manager to step into a challenging role of managing projects.

You will be managing customer projects with the objective to deliver pumps to their respective contract delivery dates. You will work with and across all departments at Engineered Pump Division (such as Contracts, Finance, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering and Operations) as well as with other divisions at Curtiss-Wright. This position requires an individual who possesses strong leadership and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills with proven competencies leading teams to successfully manage projects. Having experience with ERP systems and other computer software (e.g., Oracle and Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.) is a preferred.

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Salary: $88,000 to $99,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Responsible for all aspects of customer projects.
• Prepares periodic reviews for customers on the status of projects.
• Oversees management of project schedules, open issues, and financial performance to budgeted plans and performance to the contract.
• Coordinates resolution of issues and expected to make recommendation to senior management.
• Directs activities of project planners
• Other duties as necessary

What You Bring

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances
• Bachelor’s Degree in or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of production, engineering, project, or project management experience or equivalent
• Prior experience working in the Defense Industry is preferred
• Knowledge or experience with Government contracting projects
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics
• Having worked in project teams
• Strategic sourcing experience/skills
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships
• Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx