Project Manager – Aircraft Delivery | Program Operations

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

17d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. The ideal candidate is self-directed and capable of providing tactical and strategic project management while working across multiple teams to deliver an aircraft from initial configuration and design through delivery. The ability to actively demonstrate collaboration with commercial, engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and production teams will be critical to succeeding in this role. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex technical environments and who is creative and dedicated to be a part of our people-centric culture. The selected candidate will be an integral team player ensuring teams develop and track to a schedule along with managing risk along the way. This person will also work with the rest of the Program Operations team to track requirements, schedules, and budgets, including tools and resources. This individual will have the responsibility to ensure alignment with the different interfacing groups, suppliers and work closely with the manufacturing group, aligning the team schedules and milestones to support the aircraft production schedule. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Lead comprehensive tracking of aircraft build from design through delivery Document & monitor configuration while ensuring design and alignment with intended use Develop and maintain detailed build schedules while aligning to program milestones Provide regular status updates to leadership, dependent teams, and customers Lead cross-functional project meetings throughout different aircraft phases (design, procurement, assembly) Identify, develop, & manage risk registers, action plans, & readiness assessments Ensure quality standards and build specifications are consistently met Serve as primary point of contact for the aircraft

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering field
• 3+ years experience as a project manager in similar aerospace or manufacturing environments
• Excellent organizational, time management skills, and commitment to objectives and responsibilities
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with team members throughout the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in multi-stakeholder environments
• Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification is considered a plus
• Knowledge of AS9100 manufacturing environments
• Relevant experience in other regulated industry will be valued
• Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Jira, others)
• Background in eVTOL, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), or Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications
• Working knowledge of CAD/analysis tools and design data management
• Background in cost optimization and design-to-cost strategies for scalable production

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive tracking of aircraft build from design through delivery
• Document & monitor configuration while ensuring design and alignment with intended use
• Develop and maintain detailed build schedules while aligning to program milestones
• Provide regular status updates to leadership, dependent teams, and customers
• Lead cross-functional project meetings throughout different aircraft phases (design, procurement, assembly)
• Identify, develop, & manage risk registers, action plans, & readiness assessments
• Ensure quality standards and build specifications are consistently met
• Serve as primary point of contact for the aircraft

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees