Otto Aerospace · 1 day ago
Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Structures / M&P)
Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composites. The Principal Technical Program Manager will oversee program information for the Structures and Materials & Process Engineering teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant product delivery while coordinating with various stakeholders.
AerospaceAir Transportation
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and communicate the budget, schedule, and product development plans to all stakeholders
Collaborate with the Structures 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
Qualification
Required
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)
Structures engineering experience throughout the product lifecycle, including composite material system development and aerostructures certification
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
Preferred
Experience with Dassault 3DX
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) opportunities
Paid short term disability
Voluntary long-term disability
Additional term life
15 paid days off
13 paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Potential bonuses and stock options
Company
Otto Aerospace
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics.
Funding
Current Stage
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