Archer

aerospace

ProgramManager,StructuralIntegrity

$173–216k San Jose, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Program Manager, Structural Integrity at Archer. Skills: Program Management, Structural Integrity Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Stakeholder Management. Managing and coordinating efforts between Structural Integrity teams (Loads and Dynamics, Structural Analyses/FEA, Structural Validation/Test). Coordinating with external facing product development and design teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Optimize the customer experience and continually enhance and improve their relationship with Archer; Execute complex development programs within schedule and budget; Drive on-time execution both internally and at suppliers; Promote efficiency and productivity

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Identify issues, propose solutions and drive recovery plans to closure; Analytical capabilities to identify schedule critical paths and optimize engineering / supply chain timelines; Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Understanding of design, development, test and production of mechanical systems, Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience, Demonstrated ability to understand complex development processes and to distill large amounts of information into executive level reviews, A minimum of 5 years related experience involving product and program leadership and management roles, Project management experience, Analytical capabilities to identify schedule critical paths and optimize engineering / supply chain timelines, Familiarization with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software, Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment with little direction, Ability to react to resets and constant changes in a demanding, time-sensitive environment, communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Knowledge of, and experience within aerospace systems, Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, systems engineering, design validation and verification, and manufacturing processes, Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management, Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation, Part 23/27 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A

What You'll Do.

Managing and coordinating efforts between Structural Integrity teams (Loads and Dynamics

Structural Analyses/FEA

Structural Validation/Test)

Coordinating with external facing product development and design teams

Acting as the primary interface between Structural Integrity

Managing schedule and technical performance to program requirements

Leading multidisciplinary teams to execute complex development programs

Building program task-based schedules

Leading program kickoff and/or gate meetings

Tracking/reporting milestone progress

Identifying and managing program Risks

Issues and Opportunities

Proposing solutions and driving recovery plans

Executing within project schedule and budget

Tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Driving on-time execution internally and at suppliers

Communicating regularly with stakeholders

Preparing and presenting project reports

and performance metrics

Utilizing configuration control and change management

Identifying process improvement areas and developing strategies

Comparing actual performance against planned performance

Managing tasks on the Critical Path

Establishing plans and schedules that allocate resources

Providing guidance and best practices for planning and scheduling processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build and maintain relationships across Archer teams, inclusive of internal and external suppliers and customers; Act as the primary interface between Structural Integrity, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain; Openly collaborate with Engineering Directors and Work Package Managers; Lead a multidisciplinary team; Collaborate with program team members and departments

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Program management, Schedule management, Technical performance management, Risk management, Issue management, Budget management, Cost-saving identification, Milestone tracking and reporting, Critical path analysis, Configuration control, Change management, Process improvement, Resource allocation, Planning and scheduling processes

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. As a Program Manager for Archer’s Structural Integrity organization, you will be part of a team responsible for managing and coordinating efforts between Archer’s Structural Integrity teams - Loads and Dynamics, Structural Analyses/FEA, and Structural Validation/Test - and with external facing product development and design teams. This is both an internal and external facing cross-functional role that requires close coordination with Archer Engineering, Program Management, and Supplier or customer teams. What You’ll Do: Build and maintain strong relationships across Archer teams, inclusive of internal and external suppliers and customers involved in your area of deployment. Take action as necessary to optimize the customer experience and continually enhance and improve their relationship with Archer. Act as the primary interface between your area of Structural Integrity, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain on project deliverables, issues, and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required. Primary accountability and responsibilities are the management of schedule, and technical performance to program requirements for your areas of responsibility. You will openly collaborate with the Engineering Directors and Work Package Managers for the scope defined for your program.

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