Program Manager, Structural Integrity at Archer56

Archer56

San Jose, California, United States·11h ago

ManagerFull-timeReactAWS

Salary Range

$136,000 - $184,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

Archer is an aerospace company developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. We are seeking a Staff Program Manager for our Structural Integrity organization to manage and coordinate efforts between Archer’s Structural Integrity teams and external product development and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

→Build and maintain strong relationships across Archer teams, including internal and external suppliers and customers
→Act as the primary interface between Structural Integrity, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain
→Manage schedule and technical performance to program requirements
→Develop strong relationships across Archer and lead multidisciplinary teams to execute complex development programs
→Build program task-based schedules, lead program kickoff and gate meetings, track/report milestone progress
→Identify and manage program risks, issues, and opportunities to closure
→Identify issues, propose solutions, and drive recovery plans to closure
→Execute within project schedule and budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost-savings opportunities
→Drive on-time execution both internally and at suppliers
→Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project milestones, risks, and issues
→Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership
→Utilize configuration control and change management to maintain technical discipline
→Identify areas of improvement or gaps in current processes and develop strategies to promote efficiency
→Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances
→Collaborate with program team members and departments to establish plans and schedules
→Provide guidance and best practices across the organization for planning and scheduling processes

Requirements

✓Understanding of design, development, test and production of mechanical systems
✓Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
✓Demonstrated ability to understand complex development processes and distill large amounts of information
✓A minimum of 5 years related experience involving product and program leadership and management roles
✓Project management experience
✓Analytical capabilities to identify schedule critical paths and optimize engineering/supply chain timelines
✓Familiarization with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software
✓Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment with little direction
✓Ability to react to resets and constant changes in a demanding, time-sensitive environment
✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✓Strong organizational skills and attention to detail