Technical Project Manager II

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is a leader in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, designing, developing, and manufacturing light eVTOL aircraft. They are known for the BlackFly aircraft, the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Pivotal aircraft are efficient, compact, and simple, suitable for various applications. Their next-generation aircraft, the Helix, is progressing towards general release and scalable production in 2026. The company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead projects related to design changes, test & release, early adopter programs, product launches, and manufacturing development. The role requires seamless cross-functional collaboration, comfort with both Scrum/Agile and traditional project management methodologies, proficiency with tools like Git Lab and MS Project, and the ability to present to technical and executive audiences. The ideal candidate is tenacious, drives accountability, and is passionate about technology, aviation, and the future of personal flight.

Requirements

5+ years experience in engineering design or test of complex electro-mechanical systems
Background in engineering product development and three or more years of project leadership experience in the same and/or related industries
Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals. PMI associated certification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Strong knowledge of Jira and MS Project and use/applicability of implementation
Experience in growth stage companies and larger, best-practice organizations
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States
willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA

Nice To Haves

Degreed engineer with hands-on design/development experience that has taken multiple system-level integrated products to manufacturing transition (inclusive of software) and market ramp and has transitioned to project management as a primary discipline
Expert-level proficiency in Jira, including advanced configuration (workflows, schemes, automation, dashboards) to support complex, cross-functional programs
Experience and excels in start-up environments – running New Product Introduction programs while following Pivotal program management process
Experience in aircraft certification and verification / validation
Optimistic and driven, always finds a way
A lean mindset: Always thinking about how to make things more efficient
A growth mindset: Love learning and being challenged
Strong work ethic and detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Develop and manage projects, leveraging in Jira / MS Project or similar enterprise project management tools, related to a range of cross-functional initiatives such as design updates, test and release, & product launch
Carry out regular reviews and regular check-ins with task owners and leadership, ensuring to keep activities on track and quickly address new scope, schedule slips and setbacks while finding opportunities to improve time-to-market
Be a champion for project management fundamentals and share your greatest skills with others, empowering others to take ownership
Make sure we are having fun together creating aviation history while maintaining an uncompromising focus on safety of human flight!