We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.
TECHNICAL 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 Technical Program Manager will provide strategic guidance to teams to ensure key objectives are realized. The Technical Program Manager will also promote the company’s culture and drive our greater mission of making aviation more accessible for everyone.
This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo CA.
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of Program Management experience (preferably 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
- 10+ 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
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
- 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!
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
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.
Skyryse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Skyryse and has not been reviewed or approved by Skyryse.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is heavily subsidized with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. The low out-of-pocket burden meaningfully increases the value of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include 20 days of accrued PTO per year plus sick time and paid holidays, with some materials also describing an unlimited vacation approach. The breadth of time-off offerings compares favorably for a startup environment.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Daily free meals, an onsite gym with a holistic wellness program, snacks and drinks, onsite parking, a mother’s room, and relocation assistance provide tangible day-to-day support. These amenities enhance workplace convenience and overall quality of life.
Skyryse Insights
What We Do
Over a century after the Wright Brothers changed the course of aviation at Kitty Hawk, we are working to open up the skies to the masses. By combining technology and human ingenuity, we want to usher in the next great era of transportation. Skyryse wants to allow anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, we automate flight controls and management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error in all flight stages, and in emergency situations. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.
Why Work With Us
Our Four Core Values: Operate as One Team Push for the impossible Move fast to get results with safety, discipline, and purpose Listen to each other with humility to get to the best solution
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