ZeroAvia is a leader in zero-emission aviation, flying the world's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft since September 2020. Its focus is the design and commercialization of hydrogen-powered aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting short-haul, sub-regional commercial flights up to 500 miles. To date, ZeroAvia has secured the UK CAA and FAA experimental permit to fly for its 6-seat aircraft powered by hydrogen-electric powertrain, passed significant flight tests, and is on track for commercial deliveries by 2024. Its achievements to date were rewarded by the UK prime minister by inviting ZeroAvia as a member to the UK Jet Zero Council.

ZeroAvia’s powertrain development focuses on integrating hydrogen storage tanks, fuel cell systems, and electric motors, delivering a solution that will be not only without carbon emissions but also cheaper to operate. Commercializing the solution requires the establishment of a new clean aviation ecosystem, encompassing hydrogen production from renewable energy sources and tackling public perception of safety.

Program Manager - Hydrogen Electrical Powertrain System (HEPS)

Responsibilities

Working together daily with the Head of Programs the Program Manager will have the responsibility for Projects activities across the business.

The main tasks will be the following:

• Lead development projects based on schedule, price, quality and delivery targets
• Deploy project management strategy and processes in order to meet business objectives and operational needs
• Own the Risk&Opportunities register of the allocated projects,
• Define annual budget plans, monitor design-to-cost and design-to-manufacturing strategy, plan project controlling structures together with the financial department and the Head of Programs,
• Report and ensure alignment of program priorities, strategies, and plans.

Needed Experience and Qualifications

• MSc in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Business, or comparable degree,
• 5+ years of Project Management experience in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, international projects, proven accreditation (as PMP for example) as add-value,
• Experience in AGILE culture, processes, and tools,
• Proven experience in people management, attitude to empower and deploy vs concentrate and micro-management,
• Commercial and financial planning and controlling acumen

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with EASA Part 21, Part 23, Part 25, and all relevant aerospace applicable standards is a plus
• Experience with innovation projects, prototype and product development, flight demonstrators in the field of sustainable aviation

Diversity and inclusion

ZeroAvia is an equal opportunity employer and as a young company in the aviation industry, we value diversity and need people of different backgrounds that bring a plethora of skills, perspectives, and mindsets to the table that can spur originality, imagination, and creativity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.