Program Manager - Aftermarket & Sustainment | Program Operations
South Burlington, VT
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT – 01-6401 Program Operations /
Full Time Exempt /
On-site
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
The ideal candidate is self-directed and capable of providing tactical and strategic program management working with BETA and External partners . The candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal and external teams such as engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and production systems along with suppliers, contractors, and consultants. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex technical environments and who is creative and dedicated to being a part of our people-centric culture.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- You will work as an integral part of a cross functional team to support the evolution of flight. Key responsibilities will include:
- Adapt and manage aftermarket and sustainment schedules and integration requirements for activation/EIS (entry into service) products and services across multiple customers and segments (Commercial, Defense and Component Sales) as required by individual contracts and agreements
- Develop and implement strategy for activation planning, execution and transition to sustainment through: collaboration with Sales & Customer Experience on decomposition of contractual requirements, coordination with contracted partners, alignment with sales teams and customers on roles and responsibilities (including onsite support, when needed), pilot and maintenance training coordination/ scheduling, integration with simulation/simulator deliverables, coordination with Digital Operations on required tools (flight data, maintenance data, and communication flows for fulfillment and escalation), coordination with Parts Lead to define recommended initial spares, consumables, tooling and equipment
- Distill complex schedule and execution data into easily digestible formats for presentation to key internal and external stakeholders and leadership
- Work with both internal and external stakeholders to establish and track progress toward weekly, quarterly and annual goals
- Scope, schedule, facilitate and document regular team communications to keep the team moving forward
- Manage and communicate all project changes
- Proactively manage risk by identifying risks early and establishing mitigation or contingency plans
- Establish communication methods and provide clear updates to all stakeholders
- Assist the commercial, defense and component sales teams in understanding activation/EIS needs and providing exceptional customer service for successful integration of our products into the customer’s operations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or Engineering
- 5+ years of program management experience in aerospace, defense, or similar field working with external partners
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with team members throughout the organization
- Passion for continuous improvement and driven to continually learn, develop, and adapt
- Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure
- Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi-stakeholder technical environments
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience in aerospace or defense, especially in aftermarket /sustainment operations
- Entrepreneurial spirit, out of the box thinking, and affinity for a dynamic work environment
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
$115,000 - $155,000 a year
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.
Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
