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Aether Aerospace is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead advanced aircraft capabilities and systems development. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and executive leadership while driving the development of next-generation aircraft systems, subsystems, and technologies. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, managing technical schedules, controlling budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful achievement of program objectives throughout the product lifecycle. The Project Manager will be responsible and be the single point of contact for all aspects of assigned projects. The role requires the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Will conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensure adherence to quality standards, reviews, and project deliverables. Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team. Recommends and drives action to direct the analysis, solutions, and plans to resolve any emerging challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead advanced aircraft system development projects from concept through certification, production transition, and deployment
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, test, and certification
Establish project milestones, technical performance measures, and program success criteria
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule, cost, or technical performance issues
Manage program risks, opportunities, assumptions, and dependencies
Facilitate technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and program status reviews
Coordinate customer requirements, stakeholder expectations, and contractual deliverables
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes
Manage supplier performance and support subcontractor integration activities.
Prepare executive-level briefings and communicate project status to leadership and customers
Identify opportunities for growth and develop and execute capture strategies
Support proposal development, project estimating, and strategic planning activities
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business discipline and 10 + years of experience leading cross-functional teams project or program management experience leading technical development or execution efforts
Military aviation experience as a Pilot, Weapons System Officer/Navigator/Electronic Warfare Officer
Experience working in a Department of War environment
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining schedules, and commitment to meeting delivery schedules
Strong knowledge of development lifecycles, systems engineering processes, and product development methodologies
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced development environment
Experience with customer interfacing and developing customer relationships
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