PMO (Project Management Officer)

AirQ is looking for a Technical PMO to support the planning and delivery of advanced UAV/UAS production projects. This role is ideal for someone who can bring structure, governance, and strong coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive PMO governance, standards, and project frameworks across UAV programs
• Monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and ensure effective project execution
• Coordinate with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams
• Act as a key link between R&D and manufacturing to support smooth production transitions
• Review engineering change requests (ECRs) and assess project impact
• Support integration of new UAV technologies (propulsion, avionics, autonomy) into workflows
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports for senior management
• Track resource utilization and support project capacity planning
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements using lean/agile principles
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (FAA, EASA, ISO, AS9100)
• Maintain technical documentation and project records

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in PMO, technical project management, or engineering roles
• Background in UAV/UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
• Strong experience with project tools such as JIRA, MS Project, or Smartsheet
• Knowledge of production lifecycle, supply chain, and quality processes
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification
• Experience with agile/scrum in hardware production environments
• Understanding of UAV systems, avionics, or composite manufacturing
• Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Experience with Power BI or advanced Excel reporting

Work Environment:

• Mix of office and production floor
• High collaboration with engineering, R&D, and operations teams
• Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with advanced UAV technologies

If you enjoy managing complex technical projects and working closely with cross-functional teams, this could be a great opportunity.

Apply now or share with someone who may be a good fit.