Project Manager- Defense
Sensata Technologies, South Burlington, VT, United States
Dynapower is seeking a Project Manager for the Defense business segment. This is an individual contributor role responsible for executing defense‑related programs from order intake through delivery. This position manages scope, schedules, budgets, and risk for complex power electronics projects while coordinating cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and customer stakeholders. The Project Manager ensures disciplined execution, clear communication, and alignment to customer and business objectives. This role is critical to delivering predictable outcomes, supporting customer satisfaction, and enabling Dynapower’s continued growth.
General Responsibilities
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Develop comprehensive project plans and manage all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and status reports
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short‑ and long‑term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Regularly communicate and present project schedules, statuses, and updates to various team members and bring solutions/opportunities
Track and update changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
Report and escalate to management as needed
Assist in performing risk management to minimize project risks
Experience / Qualifications
A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
Must be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
Strong organization, planning and time‑management skills to achieve results.
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
Holds self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Willingness to be onsite or hybrid in Burlington, VT.
A university degree in technical field (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience preferred.
Experience in defense, aerospace, industrial hardware, or other regulated environments preferred.
Experience working with regulations such as ISO9001 preferred.
Experience leading projects for an OEM.
PMP certificate or experience as a project manager.
SW, MS Project, or other project management platform experience.
Demonstrated technical background in power conversion systems.
Demonstrated ability to create new and/or refine processes focused on efficiency and growth of business.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Benefits
In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex‑time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short‑term incentive and long‑term incentive programs.
Base Salary Range
$81,600.00 - 163,680 USD Annual
Additional Information
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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General Responsibilities
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Develop comprehensive project plans and manage all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and status reports
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short‑ and long‑term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Regularly communicate and present project schedules, statuses, and updates to various team members and bring solutions/opportunities
Track and update changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
Report and escalate to management as needed
Assist in performing risk management to minimize project risks
Experience / Qualifications
A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
Must be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
Strong organization, planning and time‑management skills to achieve results.
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
Holds self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Willingness to be onsite or hybrid in Burlington, VT.
A university degree in technical field (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience preferred.
Experience in defense, aerospace, industrial hardware, or other regulated environments preferred.
Experience working with regulations such as ISO9001 preferred.
Experience leading projects for an OEM.
PMP certificate or experience as a project manager.
SW, MS Project, or other project management platform experience.
Demonstrated technical background in power conversion systems.
Demonstrated ability to create new and/or refine processes focused on efficiency and growth of business.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Benefits
In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex‑time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short‑term incentive and long‑term incentive programs.
Base Salary Range
$81,600.00 - 163,680 USD Annual
Additional Information
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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