Archer · 9 hours ago
Director, Digital Technology Program Management
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. They are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, Digital Technology Program Management to lead their enterprise PMO and drive delivery across a rapidly expanding portfolio of technology initiatives.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and evolve the Digital Technology PMO strategy, structure, and operating model to support enterprise growth and transformation
Establish scalable governance frameworks, delivery standards, and lifecycle methodologies (hybrid Agile/Waterfall)
Build a data-driven PMO with standardized reporting, portfolio analytics, and executive-level visibility
Oversee a diverse portfolio of enterprise platforms, digital initiatives, and product-enabling technologies
Drive portfolio prioritization, capacity planning, and investment alignment with business strategy
Ensure successful delivery of complex, cross-functional programs across infrastructure, enterprise systems, and digital platforms
Implement best-in-class program management practices, including integrated planning, financial oversight, and dependency management
Develop proactive risk, issue, and change management frameworks
Improve predictability of delivery, time-to-value, and stakeholder satisfaction
Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams
Lead executive steering reviews, portfolio governance forums, and decision-making cadences
Translate technical and delivery data into business impact insights
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing PMO organization (program managers, project managers, analysts)
Establish career paths, competency frameworks, and PM capability development programs
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Standardize PM tools, templates, and systems (PPM, financial tracking, reporting dashboards)
Drive maturity in resource management, financial governance, and delivery metrics
Champion automation and operational efficiency within PMO processes
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in program and portfolio management within enterprise technology environments
5+ years leading or scaling a PMO organization
Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional enterprise technology programs
Experience managing large-scale enterprise systems initiatives (ERP, CRM, HCM, data platforms, cloud infrastructure)
Strong financial acumen, including portfolio budgeting, forecasting, and cost governance
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate at executive levels
Expertise in hybrid delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, or similar)
Experience working with global teams and external system integrators
Preferred
Experience in regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.)
Experience supporting product or digital technology organizations
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications
Master's degree in Business, Technology, or related field
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
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