Program Manager Aircraft Development | Program Ops at BETA Technologies

At BETA Technologies we apply our intellectual curiosity passion for aviation and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing vibrant and inclusive culture.The Aircraft Development Program Manager serves as a critical technical leader responsible for overseeing design through airworthiness of a new aircraft as a derivative of current aircraft in production. This pivotal role bridges complex engineering disciplines regulatory compliance and strategic project management to ensure the safety and airworthiness of emerging aircraft technologies.The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional technical expertise regulatory knowledge and strategic leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through the certification process. The candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal teams including engineering certification supply chain quality and production as well as external stakeholders including suppliers contractors and military representatives. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex technical environments to be a part of our people-centric culture.How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful execution of complex programs driving operational excellence and meeting customer expectations. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills capable of navigating the challenges of a dynamic growing organization.Serve as the principal program manager overseeing the development of the aircraft coordinating and leading system-level Program ManagersDirect and align Program Managers responsible for specific aircraft systems e.g. Structural design Flight control systems Avionics etc.Manage comprehensive certification projects from initial application through final certificate issuance and into productionDevelop and maintain detailed project plans and tracking mechanisms to communicate schedules progress and status to all levels of the businessConduct comprehensive technical reviews of aircraft design performance and safety documentationManage overall project risk by coordinating risk mitigation strategies among system-level Program Managers while owning risk assessment and mitigation strategies at the aircraft levelMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field10 years of project or program management experience in aviationAdvanced understanding of classified systems engineeringExpertise in military specification and standards complianceProven track record of managing complex projects or programs from inception to completion demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skillsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead teamsExcellent ability to be organized without predetermined structureAble to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problem in a dynamic environmentWillingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the needDemonstrated knowledge of Project Management software (Microsoft Project Jira etc.)Familiar with: Microsoft Office product suiteAbove and Beyond Qualifications:Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationActive or retired military background strongly preferredExperience in working with exported controlled information (ITAR EAR) and controlled unclassified information (CUI)Experience with joint service aircraft development programsCurrent security clearance$115000 - $155000 a yearThe wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills experience industry background and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and were happy to discuss during the interview process.Build electric airplanes with us!We encourage all driven candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship disability veteran or military status genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1