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# Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Project Manager - Aviation

- **Company:** STV Group
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,672 - $171,053
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft Outlook, C++ (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, IAd (Apple'S Advertising Platform)
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/operational-readiness-activation-transition-orat-project-manager-aviation-houston-tx--00d71360-351a-4d79-b59c-325e897a9c92

## About the Role

Aviation Industry, Project/Program Management, Aviation Industry, Business Practices, Project/Program Management, C++ Active Template Libraries (ATL), Willing to Travel, Customer Support/Service, Logistics, Operations Planning, * Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Planning, Business, OR 10+ years industry experience within the aviation sector

 * Previous ORAT experience, including on Operational Readiness teams on new facilities
 * Knowledge of industry practices for systems and operations including:
 * Traction Power Systems
 * Signal Systems
 * Operations and Maintenance (O/M)
 * Facility Systems
 * Testing and Commissioning
 * Systems Integration Testing
 * Risk Management
 * Project Management
 * Must possess technical skills in project management, transit operations, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing
 * Schedule review and impact mitigation
 * Monitor track progress across All Projects
 * Review schedule and mitigate conflicts across multiple projects
 * Training coordination and tracking across multiple active projects
 * Quality Assurance
 * Hardware/Software Knowledge Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Office 365, etc.

## Description

STV is seeking an Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Project Manager to join our national Aviation team. We are looking for someone who is excited about working on projects supporting our clients' business and business practices. Open to flexibility on this role's location, but the selected candidate must reside in the United States, as our projects are based across the country. Regular travel to aviation project sites will be required. Project locations include DFW, IAH, ATL, EWR, ORD, LGA, SAT, JFK, LAX, IAD, etc.

As a member of the Aviation team, this position will provide expertise in logistics, planning, developing, coordination, and scheduling of operational readiness activities with our national aviation clients., * Participate in and support planning, ramp up and execution of the various elements of Aviation, Transit and Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition Programs

 * Assist with the development of Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Interface Plans
 * Assist with the coordination and development of Familiarization, Induction and Training Plans
 * Assist with collection of information for ORAT schedule development
 * Assist with the implementation of Transition Plans
 * Establish and maintain strategic relationships with representatives of key stakeholders including management, vendors, sub-concessionaires, consumer groups and the business community to ensure stakeholders are engaged in the ORAT program
 * Present regular update reports on ORAT activities
 * Review Project schedules, testing and close out plans for development of detailed turnover plans including duties & responsibilities of all parties
 * Hold and/or attend regularly scheduled Project meetings
 * Effectively manage the workflow processes and ensure timely completion
 * Assist with Project Closeouts and transition to service