Senior Technical Program Manager-Aviation / Satcom

Senior Technical Program Manager-Aviation / Satcom

As a Gogo Senior Technical Program Manager-Aviation / Satcom, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams through the end-to-end delivery of projects, programs, and portfolios. This role is not just about project execution, but also about how you get the job done. Gogo is driven by our core values : Mission Minded, Intentional Collaboration, Performance Focused and Bold Problem Solvers and each of these values are exhibited by our Program Management Office (PMO) team. Are you a thoughtful, collaborative, and high-energy problem solver who loves to drive programs critical to the future of an organization? COME ON BOARD THE GOGO PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

Proactively manage all aspects of a project / program / portfolio through the project life cycle project planning, monitoring and controlling through execution, and project closure

Provide leadership and coordination with cross functional teams to coordinate companywide resources and ensure that the scope of all projects support strategic business objectives

Facilitate and own planning, estimating, detailed scheduling, critical path analysis and maintain a baselined schedule through project / program / portfolio execution

Tailor messaging to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization from individual contributors to the executive leadership team

Clearly communicate project plans, progress, commitments, and risk mitigation strategies to large audiences on a regular basis

Enable Core and Cross-functional team meetings to facilitate inter-departmental communication and effective collaboration to ensure successful project delivery

Identify key stakeholders, understand their expectations, and execute effective communication plans.

Implement project management best practices to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and meet the overall project objectives

Execute effective risk management by identifying and assessing criticality of risks, developing actionable risk mitigation plans, and communicating key program risks with project stakeholders

Cultivate an innovative project team culture by facilitating collaborative interactions amongst project stakeholders by balancing psychological safety and intellectual honesty

Drive alignment between project teams by identifying and addressing significant issues before they impact the project

Optimize project delivery within Gogos Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to continuously deliver value to our customers

Help to scale and progress the PMO by sharing your perspective, experience, and lessons learned to challenge the status quo and continually improve the project management discipline at Gogo

Be curious learn beyond your domain to better understand Gogos products, technology, and customers

Ensure adherence to AS9100 organization quality system requirements

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience

5-8 years of program management in new product development

Experience leading aviation or aerospace programs

Required Experience, Skills and Talents

Demonstrated experience leading fuzzy front-end product development programs

Ability to establish credibility and trust with key stakeholders and project teams to effectively lead through positive influence

Ability to manage complex programs from concept through delivery in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment.

Demonstrated experience managing the delivery of suppliers / subtractors through the product development lifecycle

Must possess managerial courage; demonstrate confidence with a data-driven approach to managing risks and making decisions amidst ambiguity that will impact project execution and organizational objectives

Proficiency in project decomposition, schedule creation / management, critical path analysis, and risk management

Ability to clearly and confidently communicate to any audience from a 1 : 1 conversation to a presentation to the entire organization

Demonstrated resourcefulness to explore creative solutions to eliminate potential program roadblocks

Preferred Experience, Skills and Talents

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent PM experience

Experience with HW or SW aviation certification (FAA) regulations

Experience with Satellite telecommunications technology

Has worked with Agile Development methodology

Excellent discernment skills; know which competing task takes priority at a given time

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, ability to create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Problem solving and critical thinking skills with excellent judgment and attention to detail

Superb collaboration and communication skills with all levels of stakeholders, both internal and external

Ability to establish a culture of trust and accountability within the program team

Possess excellent active listening skills, critical for positive influence and project control

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay : 116,000.00 - 145,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive : Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program : Yes

Benefits : Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).