Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).

Your mission during this flight:

• You will manage the next-generation propulsion system development side by side with the Chief Engineer and the head of department 
• You will manage the overall EPS system development in term of system engineering, timeline, technology and budget
• You will create and maintain transparency in the transversal team for timeline and critical path
• You will ensure synchronization of specific plans (and delays) with relevant interface partners, program management and planners from other departments
• You will track risks, tasks and open issues, develop mitigation actions and assist by removing blockers and escalate according to internal escalation path
• You will support to improve planning methodology and governance
• You will provide transparency for budget status
• You will create reports on demand
• You will create the work breakdown
• You will be responsible for capacity planning
• You will support in managing & coordinating with suppliers (including strategic) according to the teams needs
• You will support to improve planning methodology and governance
• You will solve complex problems
• You will guide other Project Managers and Team Leads
• You will be responsible for budget and time for a dedicated complex project if requested
• You will manage a crossfunctional team inside and outside of the CTO organisation if requested in complex project

Check in your professional skills:

• Bachelor/Master/PHD Engineering degree
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the aviation and or electrical industry with min 5 years of experience in project management 
• Very strong experience in managing people and/or different stakeholders
• Strong knowledge in problem solving and feels comfortable in uncertain and complex environment
• Experience in aerospace environment
• Familiarity with EASA certification
• Flight test experience is an asset
• Excellent equipment and system testing experience
• Strong experience in aircraft development programs including development processes (e.g. ARP 4754) from pre-development over development, production towards entry into service 
• Advanced training in the areas of traditional or agile project management (e.g. IPMA / GPM C-Level; APM Practitioner Level; SCRUM Master, etc.
• Excellent experience in the fields of requirements engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, avionics and electrical powertrains 
• Strong knowledge in problem solving and feels comfortable in uncertain and complex environment 
• Proven experience in successfully managing diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle 
• Managing different people & stakeholders
• Conflict solution oriented
• Excellent English skills in written and speaking
• Very strong presentation skills
• Strong communication & negotiation skills