Digital Aircraft Program Manager

avec compétence GmbH; Oberdorf (SO); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace manufacturing in Switzerland seeks a skilled program manager to lead a strategic digital aircraft development program, coordinating engineering, IT and business aviation teams in a matrix organization. You will ensure schedules, budgets and risk are managed while aligning with product managers to meet customer needs.

The role requires a university degree, at least 5 years managing complex aviation programs, and a strong track record in digital transformation and English fluency.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, IT, Aviation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong expertise in project or program management within aviation.
• Proven ability to lead digital transformation initiatives and integrate digital technologies.
• English C1 level with strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute a strategic digital aircraft development program, ensuring schedules, cost control and risk mitigation.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Engineering and Business Aviation in a matrix organization.
• Align with digital aircraft and product managers to ensure requirements and customer needs are met.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor program performance, managing progress, budget, risks and governance, including Steering Committee reporting.
• Prepare financial inputs for strategic decisions and coordinate legal and contractual requirements.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Aviation domain knowledge

Digital transformation

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Engineering/IT/Aviation

Job description

You manage a strategic digital aircraft development program, coordinating engineering, IT and business aviation teams in a matrix organization.

Tasks

• Execute a strategic digital aircraft development program, ensuring schedules, cost control and risk mitigation
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Engineering and Business Aviation in a matrix organization
• Align with digital aircraft and product managers to ensure requirements and customer needs are met
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear scope, objectives and deliverables
• Monitor program performance, managing progress, budget, risks and governance, including Steering Committee reporting
• Prepare financial inputs for strategic decisions and coordinate legal and contractual requirements

Profile

• University degree in Engineering, IT, Aviation or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong expertise in project or program management within aviation
• Proven ability to lead digital transformation initiatives and integrate digital technologies
• English C1 level with strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized, proactive and reliable with strong planning and coordination skills

Company

Aerospace manufacturing