Zipline · 3 months ago
Flight Test Project Manager
South San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, solving urgent access challenges through an innovative logistics system. They are seeking a Flight Test Project Manager to oversee test capacity planning, forecast demand, and manage project execution related to material flows and aircraft logistics.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own allocation of test resources, forecast demand from engineering, translate into schedules, and partner with test leads to strategically scale infrastructure
Lead cross-functional build projects, manage material and aircraft movement across sites, maintain project plans and risk registers, and drive proactive risk escalation
Develop repeatable scheduling and resource allocation processes, align engineering/production/test teams on priorities, and report progress while resolving bottlenecks
Identify gaps in capacity, infrastructure, and processes, implement scalable solutions, and adopt tools that enhance visibility, predictability, and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of project management experience, preferably in aerospace, hardware, or complex engineering environments
Strong skills in demand forecasting, capacity planning, and schedule management
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Background in aerospace, aviation, or hardware product testing environments
Familiarity with flight test operations or aircraft development cycles
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana)
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification is a plus
Benefits
Equity compensation
Overtime pay
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
For far too long, retail brands have struggled with disconnects between headquarters and frontline teams.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Wong
CEO & Co-Founder
Deri McCrea
Chief Customer Officer
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