Project Manager | Program Operations

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

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 to support new and existing programs. This role will be customer-facing. The ideal candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal and external teams such as engineering, certification, supply chain, quality, safety, and production systems, along with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and customers. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex technical environments, delivering hardware and software, and who is creative and dedicated to be a part of our people-centric culture.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor's degree in aerospace, engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience managing projects from Initiation through Closure using Program/Project Management best practices
Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple initiatives to completion
Ability to work autonomously
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experienced at communicating internally and externally at all levels of the business
Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
Microsoft 365/office Proficiency including SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Jira, others)

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, aviation, or related complex technical environments preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with FAA regulations and certification requirements

Responsibilities

Manage 2-3 customer-facing projects simultaneously
Work with internal and external stakeholders, Identifying project goals, budget, and scope
Partner with the engineering team to develop a project schedule to meet the milestones and deliverables, planning and documenting project tasks
Ensure deliverables are delivered on time
Effectively communicating with stakeholders
Identify, eliminate, mitigate, and/or put contingency plans in place for all blockers and potential risks
Document a project’s progress using various project management tools
Monitor the team’s progress against budget, goals, and highlight risks and opportunities to the Program Manager
Manage the end-to-end change request process, including identifying and documenting scope changes, quantifying cost and schedule impacts.