Technical Program Manager, Electric Prop Systems

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

This role will be based at Archer's headquarters in San Jose, California.

What You'll Do:

• Act as the primary interface between Manufacturing and Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Supply Chain
• Develop project task-based schedules and track/report milestone progress against the program management plan
• Create & maintain production plan
• Identify and manage project Risks, Issues and Opportunities to closure in partnership with functional leads and Program Managers.
• Identify issues, propose solutions and drive recovery plans to closure
• Execute within project schedule and budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost-savings opportunities
• Relentlessly drive on-time execution both internally and at suppliers, finding creative ways to pull in delivery timing
• Manage lineside inventory along with production/part changes
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project milestones, risks, and issues
• Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Utilize configuration control and change management to maintain technical discipline of the program
• Identify areas of improvement or gaps in current processes and develop strategies to promote efficiency and productivity
• Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances, and help manage tasks on the Critical Path
• Collaborate with program team members and departments to establish plans and schedules that allocate resources to best achieve program requirements and service internal and external client or customer needs.
• Provide guidance and best practices across the organization for planning and scheduling processes, procedures, tools and systems.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or in a related field
• 3+ years Program Management or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience, automotive or aerospace preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Efficient documentation and written communication
• Analytical capabilities to identify schedule critical paths and optimize engineering / supply chain timelines
• Skilled with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment with adaptability to changing priorities
• Experience using PLM, MES, and ERP software
• Ability to provide off-hours and on-call support
• Ability to travel as needed

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge / experience with electric powertrain, batteries and / or drive units
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $85,000 - $105,320. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.