Program Manager

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation, we’re designing and commercializing hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.

Engineering designs our next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions, they solve technical problems and help decarbonize aviation by finding solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management and more.

ZeroAvia is seeking a Programme Manager to join its team in Kemble, UK with responsibility for managing the delivery of powertrain and hydrogen projects. ZeroAvia’s aim is to design and commercialize hydrogen-powered aviation solutions to address sub-regional and short-haul commercial flights up to 500 miles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a range of hydrogen-electric powertrain certification projects including full engine system test programmes and aircraft integration certification.

ZeroAvia is at the forefront of a new clean aviation ecosystem, and the successful candidate will be joining a world-class team that is passionate about designing and delivering solutions that are not just carbon-emission free but also cost-effective.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive teams to deliver on objectives, managing and working with internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Setting and driving the program cadence, including standups, tasking and tracking, retrospectives and communications in the project and to company stakeholders
• Developing high-level and detailed delivery plans with the engineering team and senior management
• Building, securing and controlling the program budget
• Developing resource plans and coordinating with colleagues in the PMO and engineering to prioritise and optimize use of resources
• Identifying and managing risks and solving issues proactively
• Solving problems, driving out waste and maximizing the impact of the team’s work
• Ensuring core Programme management processes are implemented, including budget control, cost analysis, risk management, and change controls.
• Fostering a collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams, including engineering, testing teams, supply chain, and customer support teams according to ZeroAvia’s core principles.
• Work closely with management teams to define business objectives and ensure that programmes support long-term strategic planning

Requirements

• Experienced in managing complex engineering projects and delivery of aerospace products through the certification process
• Able to grasp engineering issues and fundamentals of new systems, and use this knowledge to make project decisions
• Solid experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Proficient with project planning/management tools, such as MSP and JIRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, use analytics and data, and find value through drilling into technical and programmatic issues
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise effort, identify the 80:20 in tasks and multitask
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.

Our solution-focused culture champions fast decision-making and empowers our people. We value results and efficiency and prioritize achieving our mission in the most effective and innovative way possible. We collaborate as a unified team to create solutions and solve problems, so we want people who share our principles to join us. If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

• 📈 Stock Options
• 🏡 Relocation support
• 🏖️ Holiday: 25 Days + Public Holidays
• 🍴 Kemble Location: Free Lunch
• 🔋 EV Club and Kemble Free EV Charging
• 🛩️ Flying Club: 5 free hours of flying lessons + Discount on Pilots License (PPL)
• 👩🏽‍⚕️ Private Healthcare: Plus Dental, Optical, Mental health support
• 💸 Salary sacrifice schemes: EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work and Ikea Furniture
• 💰 Weekly Spot Bonuses
• 👩🏼‍⚖️ Income protection and Legal support