Technical Program Manager, Flight Systems

Company: Wing Inflatables, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 30, 2025

Job Description:

Technical Program Manager, Flight SystemsAbout Wing:Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.About the Role:Wing is looking for a Technical Program Manager based in Palo Alto, CA or Remote in the United States with experience working in software and hardware engineering organizations. As part of Wing's Technical Program Management group, you'll embed yourself in the work of the engineering and operations teams to drive cross-functional delivery of strategic and high value programs spanning the entire spectrum of Wing's on board software and hardware. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader with experience managing complex programs across organizational boundaries to deliver new technical capabilities, tracking progress towards organizational goals and objectives, maintaining program plans and timelines, and identifying gaps and problems and proactively mitigating and resolving them.What You'll Do:

• Manage complex, cross-functional technical programs across all phases of a development lifecycle
• Drive engineering scoping, execution, and delivery, and program-manage large and diverse cross-organizational teams
• Guide alignment on timelines, goals, and deliverables of related projects and teams. Drive strategic and tactical decisions throughout all organizations and levels
• Communicate progress, and risks. Propose mitigation plans, and align stakeholders on de-risking strategies
• Facilitate escalation of risks and issues and unblock obstacles, ensuring all leadership and stakeholders are aware of progress and blockers on a continuous basis
• Apply technical judgement and understanding to build consensus, to scope projects, schedules, plans, to drive execution, and communicate status to stakeholders
• Analyze processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and gaps and collaborating cross-functionally and globally to improve processes and toolsWhat You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 4+ years of experience in technical program management
  • Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in technical and non-technical environments
  • Organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking experience. Experience with Agile and Waterfall program management styles
  • Experience establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple partners in different time zones
  • Comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and sometimes stressful environment
  • Experience with Technical Change Management and/or Configuration Management
  • Experience in the aerospace or automotive industries or a similar field is preferredThe US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing's salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.Salary Range: $122,000 - $182,000 USDAt Wing, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.Apply now
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