- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field; Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Project Management/Engineering) preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Project/Program Management with at least 5 years in the aerospace domain.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary R&D or product development projects, preferably involving prototyping and regulatory compliance.
- PMP certification is mandatory; Agile or Scrum certification is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards, DGCA CAR, and other aerospace industry regulations.
- Experience working in early-stage or high-growth environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performance project teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Establish and lead the PMO to drive project governance, standardization, and best practices across all departments.
- Develop and implement project management frameworks/Annual Operating Plan (AOP) based on PMI and Agile principles, tailored to the aerospace product lifecycle.
- Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle—planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with DGCA, AS9100 standards, and other applicable aerospace and aviation regulations.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, certification, manufacturing, and business teams to align project goals and timelines.
- Monitor and report on project progress to executive leadership, highlighting risks, dependencies, and critical milestones.
- Lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic direction to ensure program and business success.
- Evaluate and implement project management tools and platforms to increase efficiency and transparency.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and innovation.
- Exposure to Urban Air Mobility, electric aircraft, drones, or VTOL technologies.
- Hands-on experience with project management software like MS Project, Jira etc
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly regulated environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities