Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing & Communications

About ElectraAt Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation.A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We're a team of ~125 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role will key in helping to build one of the industry's most trusted and respected brands.The RoleAs our Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing & Communications, you'll partner closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to bring structure, visibility, and execution discipline to Electra's marketing and communications function as it scales. This role owns the operating rhythm behind the function: project planning, cross-functional coordination, agency and vendor management, and the processes that let priorities move quickly without dropping the ball.This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who thrives on bringing order to a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment - equally comfortable managing a project plan, facilitating a status review, and stepping in wherever the function needs support.What You will DoPartner with the Head of Marketing & Communications to execute strategic priorities, annual plans, and key business initiatives

Lead integrated project planning and execution across marketing campaigns, communications initiatives, events, executive visibility programs, and strategic company priorities

Create alignment across marketing, communications, and branding to ensure projects are delivered on time and against objectives

Own and manage project plans, integrated calendars, timelines, milestones, and status reporting across the function

Establish and maintain project management processes, workflows, and reporting tools that improve visibility, accountability, and execution

Manage project intake, prioritization, and resource planning activities to support effective decision-making and execution

Serve as a central point of coordination for agency partners and vendors, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are effectively managed

Facilitate planning meetings, status reviews, and cross-functional coordination sessions to drive alignment and execution

Identify risks, dependencies, and operational challenges and support implementation of mitigation plans

Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into project status, performance, and organizational priorities

Support the planning and execution of major company announcements, thought leadership initiatives, trade shows, customer/VIP events, and executive engagements

Help build scalable processes that enable the Marketing & Communications function to grow alongside the business

Own and manage project plans, integrated calendars, timelines, milestones, and status reporting across the function

What You BringBS/BA in Marketing, Communications, Business, Project Management, or a related field12+ years of experience in marketing, communications, project management, agency services, or related disciplines5+ years of directly applicable people management experience. Position currently has no direct reports but is planned to be a path to management role as the company continues to grow.Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from planning through execution

Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multiple stakeholders across competing priorities

Strong proficiency with project management and collaboration platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, Smartsheet, Jira, Workfront, or similar tools

Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills

Effective communicator across all levels of an organization - internally and externally

Ability to bring structure, visibility, and accountability to fast-paced environments

Entrepreneurial ownership mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and doing whatever it takes to achieve team and company goals

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly in both written and verbal formats

Self-motivated and accountable - able to thrive independently or as part of a highly collaborative team

Make final prioritization and resourcing tradeoff decisions across competing marketing/communications initiatives

Bonus PointsAgency or similar in-house marcomm background with experience managing multiple projects, clients, and stakeholders simultaneously

Experience supporting senior marketing, communications, or corporate affairs leaders

Experience in aerospace, aviation, technology, advanced manufacturing, or other high-growth industries

Familiarity with CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms

Experience building processes and operational rigor within startup or growth-stage environments

Compensation$150,000 - $190,000 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.What We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance

Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays

Paid winter break401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters