Otto Aerospace · 16 hours ago
Lead Technical Program Manager
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expOtto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and materials. The Lead Technical Program Manager will manage program information for the Air Vehicle Engineering Definition, leading a team to ensure products are delivered on schedule and within budget while working closely with the Program Management Office.
AerospaceAir Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as an execution leader on behalf of the Engineering organization, establishing clarity, stability, and accountability across product development plans
Own the orchestration of engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, partnering with TPMs and Engineering work package owners to define, align, and sequence activities from requirements & concept development through design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, certification, and transition to production
Support supplier strategy and execution
Partner closely with the Chief Engineer as a thought partner and execution counterpart, jointly managing risks, issues, and opportunities with program metrics and decision-ready visibility
Define and enforce the PMO execution operating model — goals, deliverables, cadence, tools, and behaviors — ensuring consistency, discipline, and accountability across teams
Anticipate resource and execution stress points, proactively identifying gaps across work packages and guiding leadership discussions to resolve them before they impact delivery
Lead alignment across a team of Engineering TPMs to synthesize project status, risks, and opportunities into clear narratives that enable decisive action at all levels of management
Steward the program roadmap, ensuring near-term execution remains aligned with long-term program strategy for Engineering and the business
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)
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a formal or informal leadership position
Engineering experience throughout the product lifecycle, including composite materials and systems development and certification
Project management experience in complex aircraft structures development through design, testing, build, and qualification phases
Experience with MS Project, Primavera/P6, 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
Competitive salaries
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
Stock options
Company
Otto Aerospace
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Touw
Chief Executive Officer
J. Scott Drennan
President & COO
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