Project Manager

Company Benefits

Skydweller Aero offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and eligibility.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, as applicable.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, and company holidays in accordance with applicable company policies and local requirements.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Flexible scheduling options may be available based on the requirements of the position and business needs.
• Professional Development: Access to training, educational opportunities, and other professional development resources based on role and business needs.
• Wellness Benefits: Access to company-sponsored wellness programs and initiatives.
• Flexible Remuneration: Eligible employees may participate in flexible compensation programs, where applicable.
• Meal Vouchers: Meal vouchers are provided to eligible employees, where applicable.
• Equity Opportunities: Eligible employees may be considered for stock option grants in accordance with the Company's equity plans and applicable approval requirements.
• Performance-Based Compensation: Certain positions may be eligible for performance-based bonuses or other incentive compensation in accordance with applicable company programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressively complex program administration, program management, engineering, or related experience, including at least four years of program management experience.
• Six or more years of prior experience working as an engineer (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or a similar discipline).
• Advanced proficiency with Jira.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project management and scheduling tools.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience working within complex engineering and/or technology development programs.

• Experience developing Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards preferred.

Skydweller Aero Inc. is a transatlantic, cutting-edge aerospace company developing solar-powered aircraft solutions capable of achieving perpetual flight while carrying heavy and powerful payloads. Building on technology developed through the longest continuous renewably powered flight program in history, this fast-growing company is creating a new class of unmanned aircraft that combines the persistence of geosynchronous satellites with the sensing capabilities and flexibility of a large airborne platform.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Company Program Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Applying project management principles to develop and manage large, complex program schedules.
• Performing program schedule analysis, including schedule metrics, critical path, float, schedule variances, dependencies, and overall schedule performance.
• Building and maintaining program-level Integrated Master Schedules that incorporate major milestones and deliverables from internal teams, vendors, and government sources.
• Monitoring vendor schedule performance, including weekly and monthly schedule variances.
• Demonstrating proficiency with enterprise-level scheduling software.
• Supporting the development and transition of mid-level Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technologies from concept inception through design, build, verification, and testing.
• Leading Internal Research & Development (IR&D) efforts and/or contracted programs.
• Supervising direct reports and demonstrating a strong understanding of project and systems engineering principles.
• Applying previous experience as a Chief Engineer and/or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead on development programs.
• Applying experience as a voting member of a Change Control Board (CCB) or Engineering Review Board (ERB), or as a signatory responsible for engineering drawing release and/or change authorization.
• Prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and following up on planned work to ensure accuracy and optimize productivity.
• Reviewing planned work requests, validating the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, and engaging the appropriate resources to establish preliminary priorities.
• Reviewing work requirements and determining the most effective approach for successful execution.
• Actively participating in scheduling meetings with operations planners to establish work priorities, optimize downtime windows, and determine necessary lead times.
• Identifying work requiring engineering design and coordinating requirements with the Engineering team.
• Performing other duties as assigned.