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Project Manager - Global Manufacturing

Winchester, Virginia

Title: Project Manager – Global Manufacturing  
Company: Heven AeroTech
Location: Sterling, Virginia
FLSA: Exempt

About Our Company:
At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. We know that great organizations are built by extraordinary teams. That’s why we invest in your professional growth, offering robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a clear pathway for advancement. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact.

Role Summary:
The Project Manager – Global Manufacturing is responsible for driving execution of strategic manufacturing initiatives across all production sites. This role ensures the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of manufacturing programs from facility build-out through scaled production.  

This individual will serve as the connective tissue between manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, facilities, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with Heven’s long-term scalable manufacturing blueprint.   

A core mandate of this role is to enable the transition from:  

  • Phase 0: Initial < 30,000 sq ft operational site 
  • Phase 1: Structured > 150 sq ft LRIP ramp 
  • Phase 2: High-rate modular manufacturing (replicable global model)  

 This role will help operationalize a digitally enabled, defense-ready, and scalable manufacturing system supporting hydrogen-electric UAS platforms.  

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional execution of manufacturing initiatives (facility ramp-up, production launches, automation, industrialization) within aerospace/UAS environments.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (facilities, equipment, staffing, systems); drive milestone execution aligned to phase gates (LRIP → HRP).
  • Ensure alignment between engineering releases, configuration management (BOMs, ECNs, serial effectivity), and production readiness using structured configuration control processes.
  • Support build-out and commissioning of production lines, including UAS final assembly & integration, structural/composite sub-assemblies, propulsion/hydrogen integration, and test/validation infrastructure.
  • Coordinate capital equipment procurement, installation, validation, and ramp-up; optimize facility layouts for material flow and modular scalability.
  • Lead DFM/DFA readiness reviews, track Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), and manage transition from prototype to full-rate production.
  • Apply experience in facility launches, production line industrialization, automation implementation, and composite/structural manufacturing programs.
  • Identify bottlenecks and drive mitigation plans across supply chain, manufacturing, and configuration management.
  • Partner with supply chain on long-lead equipment, supplier ramp, capacity validation, and material availability aligned to production ramp curves.
  • Support development of global manufacturing replication strategies.
  • Partner with technology teams to implement MES, ERP/MRP, WMS, IIoT data capture, digital work instructions, and PLM integration within a scalable digital manufacturing ecosystem (“factory blueprint”).
  • Integrate test data and configuration control into manufacturing feedback loops.
  • Maintain risk registers and proactively escalate critical path risks (facility, regulatory, supplier, technical).
  • Deliver executive-level reporting on schedule, budget, capacity ramp, and industrial readiness; ensure stakeholder transparency.
  • Manage CAPEX tracking and ensure budget alignment.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100, defense quality requirements, export controls, and security requirements; maintain readiness for audits, certifications, and customer reviews.
  • Demonstrate strong cross-functional leadership without direct authority in fast-growth, high-ambiguity environments.
  • Communicate effectively at the executive level and drive alignment across stakeholders.
  • Apply a highly structured, data-driven decision-making approach.
  • Leverage familiarity with digital manufacturing systems and tools; knowledge of hydrogen or advanced propulsion systems preferred.

Qualifications & Experience: 

Required: 

  • 7+ years of project or program management experience in aerospace, defense, UAS, or advanced manufacturing. 
  • Experience supporting new facility launches or major production ramp programs. 
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technical programs. 
  • Experience in fast-growth or scale-up environments preferred. 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred 

  • PMP certification or equivalent program management credential. 
  • Experience in defense manufacturing environments. 
  • Exposure to digital twin, MBSE, or smart factory environments. 
  • Prior experience supporting LRIP → HRP transitions. 
  • Experience working across multiple geographic manufacturing sites.  

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to travel 20% of the time, including extended trips to manufacturing sites and supplier locations
  • Ability to work in industrial and manufacturing environments, including production floors, warehouses, and testing facilities
  • Capability to stand and walk for extended periods during site visits, audits, and production reviews
  • Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 lbs on an occasional basis (e.g., samples, laptops, documentation, or tooling components)
  • Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces while adhering to facility safety requirements
  • Ability to use standard office and mobile technology for extended periods, including laptops, tablets, and communication devices
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hard hats, and protective footwear while onsite at manufacturing locations 

Benefits Overview: 
Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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