Manager, Project Management and System

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Job Description:

Are you a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of rigorous systems engineering and high-stakes project execution? As the Manager of Project Management & Systems Engineering for Airbus – Flexrotor, you will serve as the central nervous system of our engineering efforts. This is a rare leadership opportunity to oversee the entire technical lifecycle—from initial architecture and MBSE modeling to flight test validation—for one of the most sophisticated VTOL unmanned aerial systems in the industry.

In this role, you aren’t just tracking schedules; you are the guardian of the Flexrotor’s architectural integrity. You will lead a high-performing team of seven professionals, including Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Autonomy Specialists, ensuring that every design decision aligns with our cost, schedule, and airworthiness objectives. From governing product development gates (P0-P3) to defining verification strategies for autonomous flight, your leadership will directly determine the maturity and success of the Flexrotor portfolio.

Meet the Team:
The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.
 

Your Working Environment:
Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Northwest has to offer!
 

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Your Challenges:

Project & Technical Governance: 40%

• Lead engineering project schedule development and execution oversight across multiple development efforts.

• Manage and mentor team of Project Managers, ensuring performance, development, milestone alignment and risk visibility.

• Oversee cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure delivery within defined program objectives.

• Govern product development gates including Kick-off, CoDR, P0, P1, P2 and P3 reviews.

• Drive technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and risk burn-down tracking.

• Ensure cross-functional alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and certification teams.

• Escalate high-impact program risks and architectural decisions appropriately.

Systems Engineering & Architecture Leadership: 35%

• Lead and mentor Systems Engineers and