Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability. The Program Governance & Configuration Manager will oversee the Configuration Management system and Program Management Office governance processes, ensuring clarity, discipline, and accountability within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the owner for Configuration Management, ensuring the integrity, traceability, and accessibility of configuration data across the product lifecycle
- Own and operate the end-to-end change management process, including administration and continuous improvement of the Change Control Board (CCB), ensuring timely decision-making and closure of actions
- Define, implement, and enforce standardized program processes, ensuring consistency across programs, functions, and teams
- Drive compliance to Configuration Management and program governance processes, identifying gaps and partnering with stakeholders to implement corrective actions
- Partner with Digital Enterprise and Engineering teams to ensure tools (PLM, document management, workflows) are aligned with and enable standardized processes and data integrity
- Establish and track key performance indicators related to configuration status, change cycle time, and process adherence, providing clear visibility to leadership
- Identify inefficiencies in workflows, tools, and execution, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and program effectiveness
- Act as a central coordination point across Engineering, Integrated Operations, and Program teams to align on processes, priorities, and execution expectations
- Support program teams with guidance, training, and hands-on facilitation to ensure adoption of Configuration Management and Program governance processes
- Provide structured, decision-ready insight into configuration status, risks, and change activity to enable leadership decision-making
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field
- Must have Aviation manufacturing experience
- A minimum of eight (8) years in configuration management, engineering operations, program management, digital tools, or related roles
- A minimum of ten (10) years of total experience (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a formal or informal leadership position
- Experience operating and maintaining Configuration Management and change control processes in a complex development environment
- Demonstrated experience enforcing standardized processes and driving organizational compliance
- Experience supporting or administering governance forums such as Change Control Boards (CCB) and Risk, Opportunities, & Issue Management (RIO) Board
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, document management systems, and workflow tools
- Strong cross-functional experience working with Engineering, Integrated Operations and Program teams in new aircraft development
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining standard processes
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships, and manage conflict with minimal direction
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
- Proactive communication and follow-through to ensure execution and closure
- Ability to independently prioritize work and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and execution discipline across teams
- Extensive experience in Jira is preferred
- Experience with Dassault 3DX or similar PLM systems is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) opportunities
- Paid short term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability and additional term life
- 15 paid days off
- 13 paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Potential bonuses and stock options
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