Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Flight Sciences)

Otto Aerospace

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering is responsible for the management of the program information on behalf of the Flight Sciences work package owners. The TPM will support the work package owners with delivering products on schedule and within budget. The TPM will work within the Program Management Office (PMO) to drive the integration and development of the Air Vehicle and monitor overall program progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or other related field
• A minimum of eight (8) years in technical program/project management role, preferably in the aviation industry
• A minimum of ten (10) years of total experience (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
• Applied Aerodynamics, Performance, Loads, and/or Stability & Control engineering experience throughout the product lifecycle, including development and certification testing experience
• Project management experience in complex aircraft structures development through design, testing, and qualification phases
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera, Jama, Jira and/or other project management tools
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing standard processes
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to work cross‐functionally, build relationships, and manage conflict
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
• Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Demonstrated agility and autonomous decision-making within ambiguous situations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dassault 3DX is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the budget, schedule, and product development plans to all stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Flight Sciences work package owners to define activities across all program phases: requirements & concept development, design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, certification, and transition to production
• Support Supply Chain with management of external suppliers
• Provide and maintain engineering inputs to the integrated master schedule to enable accurate program metrics and visibility
• Define goals, track deliverables, identify risk, and drive mitigation plans; establish effective execution rhythms and tools to ensure alignment and accountability
• Assess resource requirements and highlight gaps across various stages for all projects
• Coordinate with other TPMs to prepare project reports, summarizing status, risks, mitigations, and opportunities for all levels of management
• Manage the project roadmap within the framework of the overall program strategy

Benefits

• Otto Aerospace provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 13 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal