Project Manager | Program Operations

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 project management to support new and existing programs. This role will be customer-facing. The ideal candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal and external teams such as engineering, certification, supply chain, quality, safety, and production systems, along with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and customers. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex technical environments, delivering hardware and software, and who is creative and dedicated to be a part of our people-centric culture.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Manage 2-3 customer-facing projects simultaneously
• Work with internal and external stakeholders, Identifying project goals, budget, and scope
• Partner with the engineering team to develop a project schedule to meet the milestones and deliverables, planning and documenting project tasks
• Ensure deliverables are delivered on time
• Effectively communicating with stakeholders
• Identify, eliminate, mitigate, and/or put contingency plans in place for all blockers and potential risks
• Document a project’s progress using various project management tools
• Monitor the team’s progress against budget, goals, and highlight risks and opportunities to the Program Manager
• Manage the end-to-end change request process, including identifying and documenting scope changes, quantifying cost and schedule impacts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Accredited bachelor's degree in aerospace, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience managing projects from Initiation through Closure using Program/Project Management best practices
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple initiatives to completion
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced at communicating internally and externally at all levels of the business
• Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
• Microsoft 365/office Proficiency including SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Jira, others)

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or related complex technical environments preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience with FAA regulations and certification requirements

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

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.