Archer
aerospace
ProgramManager,AircraftIntegration
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“Program Manager, Aircraft Integration at Archer. Skills: Program Management, Aircraft Integration, HW/SW Development Lifecycle, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication. Program performance and delivery of integrated aircraft vehicles. Close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering, Software, Program Management, Quality, Test)”
What You'll Achieve.
Program performance and delivery of integrated aircraft vehicles; Drive progress and execution, which is critical to the success of the Archer business and our eVTOL aircraft; Execute complex development programs within schedule and budget; Ensure overall program success; Manage project Risks, Issues, and Opportunities to closure; Drive recovery plans to closure; Execute within project schedule and budget; Identify cost-savings opportunities; Relentlessly drive on-time execution; Promote efficiency and productivity
Industry & Context.
Resolve a wide range of aircraft program issues in imaginative as well as practical ways; Identify issues, propose solutions and drive recovery plans to closure
Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment with little direction, Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-10 years experience in complex HW/SW design, development, test and production, Experience as a program/project manager, Knowledge of program management best practices, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business or equivalent industry experience, Working knowledge of how program management interacts and collaborates with finance, supply chain, quality, and engineering, Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing business processes and supply chain management, Familiarization with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software, Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation, Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment with little direction, Communication and interpersonal skills, Organizational skills and attention to detail
Nice to Have
>5 years related experience with one or more aviation engineering disciplines, Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing business processes and supply chain management knowledge, Direct experience as a program manager of an air vehicle program, Experience working with ARP4754A, DO-178C FAA certification experience
What You'll Do.
Program performance and delivery of integrated aircraft vehicles
Close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering
Drive progress and execution for the Archer business and eVTOL aircraft
Develop relationships across Archer
inclusive of suppliers
Lead a multidisciplinary team to execute complex development programs within schedule and budget
Serve as the primary program leader for applicable Program Gates and Milestones (CoDR PDR
and drive mission-critical technical and business initiatives
Resolve a wide range of aircraft program issues
Identify and manage project Risks
and Opportunities to closure
propose solutions and drive recovery plans to closure
Execute within project schedule and budget
tracking expenses and identifying cost-savings opportunities
Relentlessly drive on-time execution
Communicate regularly with stakeholders
providing updates on project milestones
Prepare and present project reports
and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Support change control boards to manage project scope and drive technical discipline
Identify areas of improvement or gaps in current processes and develop strategies to promote efficiency and productivity
Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances
Manage tasks on the Critical Path
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams including Engineering teams, Software, Program Management, Quality, and Test; Develop relationships across Archer, inclusive of suppliers; Lead a multidisciplinary team; Partner with functional leads and Program Managers to manage Risks, Issues, and Opportunities; Communicate regularly with stakeholders; Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders; Support change control boards
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Communicate regularly with stakeholders; Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Program management best practices, Schedule management, Budget management, Risk management, Issue management, Opportunity management, Critical Path management, Change control management, Scope management
Full Job Description
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What You’ll Do: As the Program Manager for Aircraft you will be responsible for the program performance and delivery of integrated aircraft vehicles. You will be responsible for close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams including Engineering teams, Software, Program Management, Quality, and Test. In this role you will be expected to drive progress and execution, which is critical to the success of the Archer business and our eVTOL aircraft. Develop strong relationships across Archer, inclusive of suppliers, and lead a multidisciplinary team to execute complex development programs within schedule and
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