Pivotal
eVTOL aircraft
TechnicalProjectManager(Contract)
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“Technical Project Manager (Contract) at Pivotal. Skills: Project management, Product launch. Develop projects. Manage projects”
Industry & Context.
Finding better solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years engineering design, 5+ years engineering test, 3+ years project leadership, Knowledge of project management fundamentals, Experience in growth stage companies, Experience in best-practice organizations
Nice to Have
Degreed engineer, Hands-on design/development experience, Transitioned products to manufacturing, Transitioned products to market ramp, Transitioned to project management, Expert-level proficiency in Jira, Advanced Jira configuration, Experience in start-up environments, Running New Product Introduction programs, Aircraft certification experience, Verification/validation experience, Lean mindset, Growth mindset
What You'll Do.
Manage design changes
Manage test & release
Manage early adopter programs
Manage product launches
Support manufacturing development
Keep activities on track
Address schedule slips
Find opportunities to improve time-to-market
Champion project management fundamentals
Share project management skills
Empower others to take ownership
Maintain focus on safety
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across functions; Cross-functional initiatives
Communication Scope
Presenting to technical groups; Presenting to executive management
Process & Methodology
Scrum, Agile, Waterfall, Critical-path project management
Full Job Description
## Description Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. As the Technical Project Manager, you will develop, lead, maintain schedules and budgets, and manage projects related to design changes, test & release, early adopter programs, product launches, and supporting manufacturing development projects. You work seamlessly across functions and are comfortable with Scrum/Agile, as well as traditional water-fall critical-path project management. You are comfortable with a range of project management tools, including Git Lab and MS Project, and are confident presenting to technical groups and executive management alike. You are tenacious and drive accountability and leverage the collective smarts of teams to find better solutions – committed to “finding a way”. Ideally, you also bring a passion for technology, aviation, and the future of personal flight! ## Responsibilities Develop and manage projects, leveraging in Jira / MS Project or similar enterprise project management tools, related to a range of cross-functional initiatives such as design updates, test and release, & product launch Car
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