Company Description
Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis and other eVTOLs off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable, on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever piloted flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 1,500 public and private test flights across the world ( www.volocop... [Vollständig anzeigen] ).
Job Description
Your mission during this flight:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our next-generation eVTOL development. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful execution of our next-generation aircraft development - on time, cost and quality. Your mission during this flight:
- Lead the next-generation aircraft development side by side with the Chief Engineer
- Create, maintain and execute a project development timeline in accordance with ARP 4754
- Create and maintain transparency regarding project timelines and critical paths; Set up interfaces between teams to ensure cross-team synchronization
- Identify and address any delays with relevant interface partners, program management, and planners from other departments
- Track risks, tasks, and open issues; Proactively develop mitigation actions and remove blockers to ensure successful completion of maturity gates. Escalate issues according to the internal escalation path when necessary
- Define budget and time responsibility for the overall development project
- Provide regular project status updates to senior management, summarizing project progress, risks, and key performance indicators
- Conduct capacity planning, ensuring appropriate resource allocation
- Support in managing and coordinating with suppliers according to the team's needs, ensuring timely delivery of components and services
- Manage a cross-functional team inside and outside of the CTO organisation if requested in complex project
- Guide and mentor other Project Managers and Team Leads, providing insights and best practices for successful project management
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by challenging existing methodologies and proposing innovative solutions to optimize project timelines and performance
Qualifications
Check in your professional skills:
- Bachelor/Master/PHD Engineering degree
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in the aviation industry and 5 years of experience in project management
- Flight test experience is an asset
- Strong experience in aircraft development programs including development processes (e.g. ARP 4754) from pre-development over development, production towards entry into service
- Advanced training in the areas of traditional or agile project management (e.g. IPMA / GPM C-Level; APM Practitioner Level; SCRUM Master, etc.) and experience in using project management tools (JIRA; MS Project, etc.)
- Familiarity with EASA certification (and SC-VTOL in particular)
- Excellent experience in the fields of requirements engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, avionics and electrical powertrains
- Strong knowledge in problem solving and feels comfortable in uncertain and complex environment
- Proven experience in successfully managing diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Conflict solution oriented
- Excellent English skills in written and speaking
- Very strong presentation skills
- Strong communication & negotiation skills
Additional Information
Our Volocopter flight includes:
- Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners
- Chance to shape the future of aviation
- Help us to create groundbreaking new projects - from scratch!
- Personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
- An inspiring workplace with modern workspaces, flexible hours, quick decision-making, a flat hierarchy, positive leadership, great team spirit
- Attractive compensation package
Diversity at Volocopter:
Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunities, trust, and ensure all employees feel heard. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts with each of us. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating