2023-04-13 14:47:21

Senior Project Manager

Redwire Defense Tech Riga, SIA
4400 - 5000 €/m Gross

Job Description

Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. RedWire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.

  • Lead end-to-end project execution, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and delivery.
  • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, and resource requirements.
  • Develop, manage, and track detailed project plans and progress against milestones.
  • Provide direction and support to project teams, ensuring on-time and quality delivery.
  • Oversee project documentation, reporting, and communication with stakeholders.
  • Provide regular status updates, ensuring transparency on timelines, risks, and progress.
  • Support customer requirements by coordinating technical discussions and follow-up actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to achieve project goals.
  • Lead effective project meetings and support clear decision-making processes.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive issue management.
  • Track project costs and resources, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
  • Evaluate project outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or a related field (master’s degree is an advantage).
  • 4+ years of experience in the UAV industry, ideally inproject management or senior engineering roles.
  • Proven ability toplan, coordinate, and deliver technical projects.
  • Practical experience inUAV systems development, testing, or engineering design.
  • Proven track record in leading project teams and delivering complex technical projects.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Planner, Sensei IQ).
  • Experience in documentation management and project reporting.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
  • Fluent in written and spoken Latvian and English.

Company offers

  • Be part of exciting, meaningful projects that make a real positive impact.
  • Accident insurance from the first day of employment.
  • Health and children’s accident insurance after the probation period.
  • Annual bonus program based on performance.
  • Financial support in special life situations.