Electrical Systems Program Manager | Program Operations

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team to ensure the timely and successful execution of complex programs, driving operational excellence, and meeting customer expectations. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of navigating the challenges of a dynamic, growing organization.
• Track and drive actions on the electronics team from design development through verification & certification, inclusive of design, systems engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and production teams
• Manage three distinct electronic aircraft systems that roll up to 2-3 aircraft programs
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and tracking mechanisms to communicate schedules, progress, budget, and status to all levels of the business
• Align with other Project and Program Managers responsible for specific aircraft systems, e.g. structural design, flight control systems, avionics, etc. to ensure successful system integration
• Effectively communicate systems statuses, risks, and help needed to program and business leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Identify, eliminate, mitigate, and/or put contingency plans in place for all blockers and potential risks
• Document the system progress against the remainder of the aircraft program progress using multiple project management tools
• Monitor the team’s status against budget, goals, and highlight risks and opportunities to the Program Manager
• Establish a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to ensure alignment between engineering, certification, quality, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing teams with the overall business strategy
• Capable of supporting varied business needs as priorities evolve; able to fill gaps in the team as needed, included, but not limited to, pushing design releases, requesting and tracking inventory moves, reporting on production statuses, and customer support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5 years of project or program management experience
• Understanding of regulatory certification processes including type certification and production certification
• Proven track record of managing complex projects or programs from inception to completion, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams
• Excellent organizational, time management skills, with the ability to manage parallel workstreams effectively
• Capable of handling competing priorities while ensuring timely follow-through on all commitments
• Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
• Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
• Microsoft 365/office Proficiency including SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Jira, others)

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Project or program management experience in commercial aviation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience with FAA regulations and certification requirements
• Experience with 3DExperience (PLM) and/or Plex (ERP)