Project Manager / Contract / Onsite / Bohemia, NY

Our client, a leader in aerospace & defense, is looking to hire a Project Manager. This role is fully onsite in Bohemia, NY.
*This is an 18-month W2 contract with benefits!*
As a Project Manager, you will support the Supply Chain Lighting Leader with various Lighting Systems projects across all phases of planning, coordination, and execution. You will be responsible for creating, optimizing and driving schedules and project plans across cross-functional teams and partners.
What You'll Be Doing

• Develop project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of key objectives
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams to address program and project requirements for lighting operations
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying potential risks and ensuring issue resolution to maintain project timelines
• Support supplier engagement activities, including performance monitoring, and relationship management
• Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for stakeholders and senior leadership regarding project status and outcomes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, with 1+ years of experience in Project Management or related field; in lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience in Project Management or related field
• Experience building and managing schedules in MS Project or similar tools

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and experience of SAP ERP or supply chain and/or procurement tools
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, federal, government, and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred!