Project Manager, Fleet Asset Management

Responsibilities

• Maintain real-time configuration status of the V-BAT fleet, including all software, hardware, payload, and subsystem revisions.
• Review engineering releases, change orders, and revision documents to determine the operational impact of new configurations.
• Work closely with the Engineering Department to interpret technical changes and distinguish between revisions that are optional versus those requiring mandatory retrofit.
• Assist in assessing safety, capability, and sustainment implications of configuration differences across fielded aircraft and ground systems.
• Develop and manage retrofit plans for required upgrades, ensuring schedules, materials, and manpower are aligned.
• Coordinate with supply chain and fleet support to ensure required retrofit kits, replacement parts, and documentation are available and properly controlled.
• Communicate configuration impacts, timelines, and dependencies to internal customers and leadership.
• Track completion status of retrofits and updates across the global fleet and maintain accountability for all deployed hardware.
• Ensure all configuration changes align with approved engineering releases, airworthiness requirements, and internal quality controls.
• Support continuous improvement of configuration management processes, tools, and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience in project management, product lifecycle management, or fleet sustainment—preferably in unmanned systems, aerospace, or defense.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, including revision control, baselining, and change impact analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, change notices, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional efforts involving Engineering, Logistics, and Operations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple configuration states simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and PMP certification.
• Military experience with aviation, UAS operations or systems.
• Background with engineering change processes within a defense or regulated environment.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools or Product Lifecycle Management systems.
• Familiarity with retrofit planning, fielded system support, or maintenance operations.