Sr. Program Manager

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER - EL SEGUNDO, CA - ONSITE 

Program Management is critical to the successful execution of programs, ensuring customer requirements are achieved on time and within budget. In addition to being a customer advocate, the Program Manager will provide strategic guidance to teams to ensure key objectives are realized.The Program Manager will also promote the company’s culture and drive our greater mission of making aviation more accessible for everyone.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support ARP4754, DO-178C, or DO-254 programs
• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle
• Define the program governance (controls)
• Manage risk and escalate issues promptly to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain program budgets and schedules 
• Manage change, risk and resource management
• Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
• Managing and utilizing resources across projects
• Managing stakeholders’ communication
• Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” 
• Organize and monitor inter-connected projects
• Participate in development of company business strategy 
• Coordinate cross-project activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of Program Management experience in aerospace industry
• Professional experience managing a program from cradle to grave
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs
• Proficiency with MS Project, EVM and Risk Management 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and successfully influence to drive results
• Get it done attitude
• Critical and strategic thinking
• Microsoft Project Experience
• JIRA tool experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft systems development
• Understanding of aircraft quality assurance and management principles and processes
• Start-up environment experience
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254.
• PMP Certification
• Previous experience completing a full aircraft life-cycle development and certification program
• Experience with people management

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• The base salary range is $150 - $225K USD a year. Your base salary will be determined on experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. 
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans 

• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.