Aviation Project Manager

Sparks Group

Miami, Florida

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40.30–$50.60

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Business Case, Business Plan, Calendar Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Import/Export Compliance, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Program Planning, Project Close-Out, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Operations, Sales Support, Schedule Development, Spreadsheets, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Miami, Florida

POSTED

1 day ago

Sparks Group is partnered with a leading aviation organization who is seeking 2 detail-oriented Project / Program Specialists to support cross-functional initiatives that drive operational performance, supply chain execution, and customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for a process-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment and excels at coordinating schedules, analyzing data, managing change, and ensuring programs stay on track from launch through completion. This position plays a critical role in supporting program planning, execution, and continuous improvement across product development, logistics, and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel expertise, and the ability to collaborate across internal teams, suppliers, and customers. These are contract roles for a minimum of 6 months and are 100% on site with an 8-5 schedule. Interested candidates should apply for immediate consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, and maintain project and program plans to support operational, supply chain, and customer objectives.
Monitor timelines, milestones, deliverables, and commitments to ensure projects remain within scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Analyze trends, variances, metrics, and performance data to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
Support change management processes by tracking updates, documenting revisions, and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
Prepare reports, dashboards, schedules, and status updates throughout the full project lifecycle.
Coordinate across departments including supply chain, customer support, sales, logistics, and operations to ensure alignment.
Assist with risk assessments, mitigation planning, and business case development.
Track supplier and customer commitments to ensure compliance with schedules and contractual requirements.
Support process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and program success.
Participate in project closeout activities, lessons learned documentation, and customer transition planning.
Maintain documentation, work statements, and integrated schedules in accordance with project management best practices.
Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to support successful project execution.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Coordination, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, or related field.
Prior experience in aerospace, aviation, logistics, distribution, or similar technical industries.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
Strong analytical mindset with experience interpreting trends, metrics, and performance indicators.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and process adherence.
U.S. Person status required for export compliance.
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Marketing, or related discipline.
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of hardware, fasteners, chemicals, or aviation-related product categories.
Experience with data modeling and business analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
1-2 years of direct project scheduling, planning, or execution experience.

About the Company

Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1970

WEBSITE

https://www.sparksgroupinc.com

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