International Expat: Program Manager

Supernal•International Falls, MN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system. The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow! Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week. Job Purpose/Summary: The Program Manager (Program Integration & Liaison) plays a pivotal role in spearheading the end-to-end aircraft development program. This role is not merely about project oversight; it is about serving as the strategic connective tissue to ensure seamless alignment of schedules, risks, and technical deliverables across engineering, certification, and supply chain. You will be the primary person responsible for the internalization of project knowledge and milestones, ensuring progress and technical achievements are effectively integrated into Supernal’s core capabilities. You will drive cross-functional synchronization to ensure execution rhythm throughout a multi-year program, and ultimately, you will lead the transition of the project back to Supernal for its subsequent phases. Job Level: The role is posted at a Level 4; however, the role will be compensated commensurate with experience. Location: International Expat

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years in a technical program/project management role (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered for this role).
Experience in product development & qualification
Experience with Product Life-cycle Management and Configuration Management
Experience with MS Project, Doors, Jira and/or other project management tools
Strong program coordination and milestone tracking skills
Ability to align technical objectives with broader business and strategic goals
Experience working in cross-functional and international team environments
Understanding of product competitiveness, cost, and commercial considerations
Familiarity with phase-gate governance processes and certification readiness frameworks
Ability to support budget tracking and risk management activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments
Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear executive-level summaries
Experience supporting executive reporting and dashboard preparation
Cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively in global organizations

Responsibilities

Direct the end-to-end execution of the aircraft development program, ensuring all milestones align with Supernal’s long-term strategic roadmap and product standards.
Serve as the primary strategic representative of Supernal to advocate for Supernal’s interests and ensure technical decisions support the company’s global objectives.
Orchestrate the systematic internalization of project milestones, technical processes, and intellectual property (IP) generated to build Supernal’s internal core capabilities.
Lead high-level synchronization and governance, navigating complex organizational cultures to maintain unified program velocity.
Integrate product competitiveness, unit manufacturing cost (UMC), and market-driven requirements into the technical development process to complement the Systems Engineering scope.
Architect and execute the phase-gate governance (PDR, CDR, TRR, TC), ensuring that technical maturity, certification readiness, and supply chain maturity meet rigorous program gates.
Lead the strategic transition of the program back to Supernal-led execution, ensuring zero loss in technical continuity or momentum for the next lifecycle.
Own the executive-level program risk register, focusing on critical-path risks that impact FAA/EASA certification, market entry, and multi-year financial planning.
Manage and communicate the multi-million-dollar program budget, ensuring disciplined spend alignment with schedule deliverables and product performance targets.
Proactively identify and secure global resource requirements, highlighting gaps and driving mitigation across engineering, manufacturing, and certification teams.
Develop high-impact dashboards and intelligence reports for C-suite leadership to enable execution-driven decision-making and provide full program visibility.
Drive cross-functional execution rhythm across engineering, test, certification, and supply chain to ensure the right resources are focused on the highest-priority program dependencies.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.