Plans and leads complex connectivity and software release projects, coordinating engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers. Owns schedules, milestones, risks, deliverables, resources, budgets, documentation, and mitigation plans. Facilitates design reviews, resolves technical and allocation issues, improves project management processes, and trains teams on project tools. Influences cross-functional decisions while managing vendor relationships and competing priorities.
Plans and executes connectivity projects developed internally or with suppliers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and quality to define project plans, track milestones, and manage risks.
Responsibilities
- Develop System SW Release planning for the overall product on an annual basis
- Lead project planning for connectivity projects; oversee execution and resolve issues
- Own risk assessments and deliverable tracking for assigned projects; resolve complex issues independently
- Facilitate design reviews and resolve technical challenges collaboratively
- Develop comprehensive project documentation; proactively adjust schedules as needed
- Lead risk identification efforts; execute complex mitigation plans
- Optimize project management tool usage for team efficiency; train others on advanced features
- Lead resource planning for medium projects; resolve allocation conflicts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 6-10 years experience in technical project management or related field
- Knowledge of electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software
- Knowledge of complex software systems
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
- Team-oriented work style
- Leads complex, multi-team projects independently
- Develops and executes strategic project initiatives
- Manages critical supplier/vendor relationships
- Drives cross-functional process improvements
- Leads risk management and mitigation strategies
- Influences department-level decisions and strategies
- Advanced experience with project management methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience with budget management and resource allocation
Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - 169,000 per year and reflects multiple levels within the role. Final level and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience, including but not limited to:
- A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
- Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
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