PLM Process and Tools Development Manager

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Processes and Tools Development manager to join our team. The goal of the PLM Processes and Tools Development Manager at Wisk is to ensure that world-class PLM processes and tools are implemented and continuously improved to enable the development of our Gen 6 type-certified system and ensure our engineers can do their work as efficiently as possible. PLM processes and tools support configuration and document management, engineering design (computer-aided design, simulation tools, etc.), manufacturing (manufacturing execution system, production simulation tools, etc.), and maintenance (as-maintained configuration tracking, etc.). You will be part of the Program Management Office team, and you will manage all the PLM Business & Process Analysts and Solutions Developers.

This position is Remote in the US and will require travel as needed. 

Why we need you

The successful candidate is an experienced people manager and seasoned functional leader with hands-on experience deploying and improving critical PLM processes and tools in an aerospace environment, covering the wide breadth of needs of the Gen 6 program (MBSE, requirements and verification management, 3D modeling, configuration and change management of the as-designed, as-built and as-maintained baselines, etc.). In this role, the candidate must be proactive and organized, able to align stakeholders from multiple different functions and build a technical vision to inspire and drive their team members.

What you will do:

• You will lead the PLM Processes and Tools development function and teams
• You will contribute to the development of the PLM Processes and Tools roadmap, providing technical input and aligning with each key stakeholder at a strategic and technical level.
• You will have overall accountability for the delivery of PLM Processes and Tools, in accordance with the roadmap aligned with the leadership of the Program and of the customer functions.
• You will tightly coordinate activities between process development and tool development, ensuring that the overall process architecture and tool architecture are well aligned, driving compromises with the various stakeholders when necessary. You will act as the top-level architect for the process and tool solutions delivered by your team.
• You will lead the execution of the roadmap by the members of your team, mentoring team members on technical and organizational matters as well as relevant best practices. 
• You will ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the defined project lifecycle and maturity gates, with accurate and timely reporting.
• You will ensure the team follows the program’s sprint cadence and executes using the hybrid-agile framework in place.
• You will act as a point of escalation for your teams, providing resolution at your level, or further escalating matters to leadership
• You will anticipate roadmap execution as well as functional risks and ensure they are adequately mitigated.
• You will drive continuous improvement in your organization, whether to improve processes internal to your function or PLM processes and tools already in place.
• You will work closely with the business and with our software vendors to evaluate and budget license needs from one year to the next, and manage the provision and renewal of licenses in a timely manner. 
• You will manage software and service vendors (in collaboration with Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance) and maintain strategic alignment between their development roadmaps and Wisk’s roadmap. 
• You will be accountable for PLM tools uptime and disaster recovery, partnering with the IT function to ensure the security of the Wisk data.
• You will proactively manage the skillset of your team versus the needs of the function, hiring and retaining talent, and implementing succession plans and training as needed.
• You will manage the professional development and the performance of your team, by working with your direct reports to develop development plans, setting goals, continuously providing constructive feedback, and delivering engaging and meaningful performance reviews.
• You will perform all the administrative duties of a line manager such as reviewing and approving time off requests and expense reports per company policies.
• As needed, you will directly take part in the delivery of the projects, for example by authoring process documents, facilitating process-mapping workshops, directly participating in user acceptance tests, or contributing to the development of work instructions. 

What you have done:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 12 years of experience working on the development and/or implementation of PLM tools and processes
• Practical knowledge of the CMII configuration management framework
• Deep knowledge of the Siemens suite of engineering tools (Teamcenter, NX, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience as a line manager 
• Experience managing software and service vendors
• Experience working on complex aerospace programs

Desired:

• Experience supporting the development of type-certified aircraft
• Understanding of the requirements imposed on PLM tools and processes by standards such as ARP 4754, DO178, and DO254
• Experience managing people managers
• Program Management Certification (e.g. PMP, CSM, etc.)
• Continuous improvement certification (Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.)
• Experience with planning and execution in a hybrid-agile environment 
• Practical knowledge of the Atlassian suite of tools (Confluence and Jira)

Who you are:

• You are a highly motivated, self-starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
• You are a solution-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
• You embrace challenges take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
• You are a positive team player

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

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Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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