Senior Additive Manufacturing Project Manager (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required We are seeking an experienced Senior Additive Manufacturing Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale additive manufacturing projects from initial customer engagement through successful production launch. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with strong project management expertise, technical understanding of additive manufacturing processes, and the ability to navigate complex R&D and production environments. You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external partners to advance innovative additive technologies from concept through implementation.

Lead and manage large, complex additive manufacturing projects from quotation phase through production introduction, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource strategies, and execution roadmaps while identifying opportunities for improvement. Direct and coordinate cross-functional project teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and administrative functions. Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align technology development efforts with Additive Manufacturing Research & Development Technology Readiness Level (TRL) objectives. Partner with customers and stakeholders to define project scope, clarify requirements, establish timelines, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Develop engineering estimates, proposals, project schedules, and execution strategies that identify dependencies, deliverables, milestones, and critical paths. Monitor project performance using Earned Value (EV) management methods to track schedule and budget performance. Identify project risks, opportunities, and potential roadblocks while developing proactive mitigation plans and driving resolution. Track project progress, remove obstacles, and maintain clear communication with leadership, customers, and project stakeholders. Document project changes, delays, scope adjustments, and key decisions to maintain alignment and ensure successful execution. Forecast project revenue, monitor costs, and perform monthly project financial reviews to optimize profitability and meet business objectives. Prepare executive-level project updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, collaboration, and strong stakeholder relationships while driving project execution in advanced manufacturing environments.

We Prefer Proven experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, technology development, or production launch projects, with expertise in additive manufacturing processes, including metal additive manufacturing and transitioning technologies into production. Ability to translate technical requirements, customer needs, and business objectives into clear project plans, execution strategies, and deliverables. Experience managing project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths using tools