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Otto Aerospace · 10 hours ago

Princ. Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Furnishings, Avionics, Electrical)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, focusing on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and materials. The Principal Technical Program Manager will oversee program information for Furnishings & Equipment and Avionics & Electrical Systems, ensuring timely and budget-compliant product delivery while driving integration and development within the Program Management Office.

AerospaceAir Transportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate the budget, schedule, and product development plans to all stakeholders

Collaborate with the 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 align on priorities, summarizing status, and defining risks, mitigations, and opportunities

Manage the project roadmap within the framework of the overall program strategy

Qualification

Technical program managementAerospace engineeringProject management toolsMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringProactive deliveryMultitaskingAgilityDassault 3DXCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConflict managementDecision-makingRelationship building

Required

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)

Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience throughout the product lifecycle, including qualification of seating, interiors, avionics, electrical systems, and in-flight entertainment

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