Sr Project Professional - Ft. Worth, TX

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is on site in Fort Worth.

Sr Project Professional (Repair and Overhaul Center)

Bring your skills and experience as a Sr Project Professional who is responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities. Serves as the primary point of contact for Bell’s cross-functional teams including program suppliers, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing build, and business operations.  A successful candidate in this role will interface with all levels of Bell management and customers to ensure execution of our customer commitments. This position is based at Bell’s Repair & Overhaul Center in Ft. Worth, Texas.

What you’ll be doing as a Sr Project Professional

• Plan, organize and provide project leadership for activities related to COE execution.
• Create and maintain project plans, determine required deliverables and milestones, assign resources, and estimate tasks.
• Identify and manage project risks and areas in need of improvement within the COE and take action as appropriate.
• Monitor project progress and report project performance status (cost and schedule earned values).
• Capture process and product requirements defined by Subject Matter Experts.
• Supports special projects and assignments, including departmental and company outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with multiple departments (engineering – all disciplines, manufacturing, procurement, finance, IT, supply chain, integrated operations, quality, contracts), customers, suppliers, and partners from different location.
• Contribute to project management tools and processes and shared lessons learned.

Skills You Bring To This Role

• Interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management, process improvement, and documentation skills.
• Ability to deal with and resolve ambiguity, adapt to changing circumstances, and drive resolution of complex technical problems as a team.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly how teams and organizations operate.
• Ability to present and explain complex material to a diverse audience with a team-oriented and collaborative attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Major in Business Administration, Human resources or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years overall experience with project management, supporting aviation/manufacturing environments, and/or other related role.
• Previous experience with Earned Value Management is preferred.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. 

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.