Staff Program Manager, Connectivity

RAVE Aerospace LLC • Brea, CA

12h

About The Position

The Staff Program Manager, OEM Connectivity, leads complex and high-impact connectivity programs and drives alignment across multiple stakeholders and program areas. This role is responsible for coordinating execution across interconnected programs, managing escalations, and influencing program priorities to ensure successful delivery. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and contributes to improving program execution practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in program management or related roles within aerospace, inflight connectivity, satellite communications, or similar technical domains
• Experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and technical dependencies
• Strong working knowledge of connectivity systems, aircraft integration, and certification processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage escalations and resolve complex cross-functional challenges
• Experience influencing stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Operations without formal authority
• Ability to coordinate execution across multiple programs or program workstreams

Responsibilities

• Lead complex connectivity programs involving multiple stakeholders, teams, and interdependencies
• Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, MSPs, and suppliers to ensure program success
• Oversee homologation and certification activities across multiple programs or platforms
• Manage complex risks, issues, and escalations, driving resolution across cross-functional teams
• Influence prioritization and sequencing of program activities in alignment with business and product objectives
• Ensure consistency in program execution, including schedules, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Lead cross-program coordination efforts where dependencies exist
• Mentor junior program managers and provide guidance on execution and stakeholder management

Benefits

• A comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions
• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off

What This Job Offers

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