[Remote] Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Structures / M&P)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composites. The Principal Technical Program Manager will oversee program information for the Structures and Materials & Process Engineering teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant product delivery while coordinating with various stakeholders. Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and communicate the budget, schedule, and product development plans to all stakeholders • Collaborate with the Structures work package owners to define activities across all program phases: requirements & concept development, design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, certification, and transition to production • Support Supply Chain with management of external suppliers • Provide and maintain engineering inputs to the integrated master schedule to enable accurate program metrics and visibility • Define goals, track deliverables, identify risk, and drive mitigation plans; establish effective execution rhythms and tools to ensure alignment and accountability • Assess resource requirements and highlight gaps across various stages for all projects • Coordinate with other TPMs to prepare project reports, summarizing status, risks, mitigations, and opportunities for all levels of management • Manage the project roadmap within the framework of the overall program strategy Skills • 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) • Structures engineering experience throughout the product lifecycle, including composite material system development and aerostructures certification • Project management experience in complex aircraft structures development through design, testing, and qualification phases • Experience with MS Project, Primavera, 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 • Experience with Dassault 3DX Benefits • 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 Overview • Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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