Job Description

About Proponent:

Proponent is the world’s largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in helping keep thousands of aircraft flying safely and efficiently every day. For over 50 years, we’ve built the systems, relationships, and expertise that aviation relies on, from responsive quoting and on-time shipments to data-driven improvements that reduce turnaround time and cost. As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone at Proponent is an owner, which means we share responsibility for our success, look out for one another, and bring dedication and creativity to aviation logistics. Guided by our core values, empathy, intelligence, agility and integrity, we work as a trusted partner to keep aircraft in service and customers moving forward. At Proponent, you’ll join a global team committed to doing things right and supporting each other, helping keep aircraft flying and the world connected.

Project Manager

Job Location: Brea, CA

Job Summary: 

Project Managers are responsible for the successful management of projects across cross-functional teams within our organization. The Project Manager will have responsibilities in four main areas: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling. General responsibilities include: set up and receive approval of project document as per project procedure; define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders; assemble and manage the project team and set up project team meetings and steering committee meetings and direct and manage project development from beginning to end; follow-up actions and status of projects; create and maintain detailed planning / overview of running projects including status, project owner, short description of scope and planned next steps and follow-up planning and action lists regarding projects; effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team; identify and manage project dependencies and critical path; organize data, reports and other documents on project portal; create and maintain cost-budgets related to projects; and perform other duties as required. 

• Set up and obtain approval of project documentation according to project procedures.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Assemble and manage project teams, including scheduling team and steering committee meetings.
• Direct and manage project development from initiation through completion.
• Follow up on project actions and overall project status.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, status updates, and next‑step documentation.
• Communicate expectations clearly and in a timely manner to team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues, conflicts, and bottlenecks.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, and critical paths.
• Organize project data, reports, and documents on project portals.
• Create and maintain cost budgets for assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as required to support project success.

Requirements for Success: 

• Innovation and creativity.
• Analytical, detailed, and process‑oriented thinking.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Planning and organizing expertise.
• Adaptability and change readiness.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Solutions‑oriented and customer‑focused mindset.
• Relationship‑building and collaboration.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits and Perks of joining the team: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Plan
• Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Good work-life balance
• WFH Hybrid available for most positions