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Skyryse

Sr. Program Manager

Skyryse, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245


Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER - EL SEGUNDO, CA - ONSITE

Program Management is critical to the successful execution of programs, ensuring customer requirements are achieved on time and within budget. In addition to being a customer advocate, the Program Manager will provide strategic guidance to teams to ensure key objectives are realized.The Program Manager will also promote the company’s culture and drive our greater mission of making aviation more accessible for everyone.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support ARP4754, DO-178C, or DO-254 programs

Daily program management throughout the program life cycle

Defining the program governance (controls)

Develop and maintain program budgets and schedules

Manage change, risk and resource management

Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies

Managing and utilizing resources across projects

Managing stakeholders’ communication

Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome”

Organize and monitor inter-connected projects

Participate in development of company business strategy

Coordinate cross-project activities

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline

5+ years of experience in aircraft systems development

Professional experience managing a program from cradle to grave

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency with MS Project, EVM and Risk Management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build trust and successfully influence to drive results

Understanding of aircraft quality assurance and management principles and processes

Get it done attitude

Start-up environment experience

PMP Certification

Previous experience completing a full aircraft life-cycle development and certification program

Microsoft Project Experience

JIRA tool experience

Experience with people management

WHY SKYRYSE?

The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility

Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000

Valuable stock option plan

Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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