Archer · 22 hours ago
Digital Technology Operations Lead
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through all-electric aircraft. The Digital Technology Operations Lead is responsible for the operational execution of digital technology initiatives, ensuring that programs and platforms are delivered efficiently and effectively while managing cross-functional dependencies and risks.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own daily operational execution of the Archer Digital Technology Initiative across platforms, systems, data, and tooling
Translate strategic priorities into executable plans, milestones, and operating rhythms
Ensure alignment between roadmap commitments, delivery capacity, and business readiness
Run execution cadences (daily/weekly syncs, delivery reviews, milestone checkpoints)
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery health across initiatives
Drive corrective actions when delivery is off-track, including scope, sequencing, or resource adjustments
Serve as the primary execution point of contact across Corporate Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Flight Test, Quality, and Operations
Coordinate cross-organizational dependencies and resolve blockers that impact delivery
Ensure operational readiness and adoption are integrated into delivery plans
Identify execution risks early and proactively escalate with clear options and recommendations
Manage critical-path dependencies across systems, data, security, and operational workflows
Support certification-critical and production-impacting technology workflows as needed
Maintain clear, concise reporting on initiative status, decisions, risks, and outcomes
Provide leadership with actionable insights, not just activity updates
Ensure decisions, milestones, and commitments are documented and communicated
Improve execution processes, operating models, and delivery standards across Digital Technology
Reduce friction, handoffs, and ambiguity in how work moves from intake to delivery
Establish repeatable operating mechanisms that scale with Archer’s growth
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in technology operations, program delivery, or large-scale digital initiatives
Proven ability to run complex, cross-functional execution in fast-paced environments
Strong understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems (applications, data, security, integrations)
Demonstrated success managing dependencies, risks, and delivery tradeoffs
Exceptional communication skills—able to drive clarity, alignment, and accountability
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving priorities
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, hardware-software integrated environments, or regulated industries
Familiarity with certification-critical workflows and operational readiness planning
Background working with PMOs, DTOs, or technology transformation offices
Experience supporting production, test, or mission-critical operational systems
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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