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Archer · 2 weeks ago

Principal Program Manager, Go-to-Market

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. They are seeking a driven and execution-focused Go-To-Market Program Manager to support the planning and delivery of Archer’s commercial market entry strategy, working closely with various teams to define and execute market-specific requirements.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support Archer’s go-to-market and entry into service program strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help define, operationalize, and manage integrated program plans that prepare for commercial launch and market entry in each target geography and with operator partners

Partner with Engineering, Product, Commercial, and Airline/Operator teams to translate customer feedback, operational insights, and regulatory considerations into actionable product and system-level requirements

Collaborate with the Certification team to support development and execution of certification strategies in alignment with FAA and international regulatory authorities (e.g., EASA, CAAC)

Manage workstreams, risks, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders, escalating issues and driving resolution to support on-time market entry and readiness

Track program health and readiness milestones: Maintain schedules, dashboards, and reporting structures to provide transparency into progress, KPIs, and blockers

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align deliverables, track critical paths, and ensure readiness activities stay on plan

Contribute to refining Archer’s GTM and EIS playbook by capturing lessons learned and proposing process improvements for launch execution and operator onboarding

Prepare and deliver updates on program status, milestones, and risks to senior program leaders and executives as required

Qualification

Program ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationAerospace CertificationOperational ReadinessStakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAerospace Systems StandardsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Aviation, or a related field

8+ years of program management, commercial operations, or go-to-market experience in aerospace, automotive, transportation, or other regulated industries

Hands-on experience driving complex, cross-functional product launches, operational readiness programs, or entry into service initiatives

Strong organizational, program management, and communication skills — with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution across multiple teams

Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments, managing ambiguity and competing priorities

Comfort collaborating across technical, commercial, and operational functions to deliver results

Familiarity with aerospace systems development standards such as ARP4754A, & DO-178C

Experience with FAA, military airworthiness, or other government certification and validation processes