Digital Aircraft Program Manager

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pension plans

Training support

Meal discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Stans, Switzerland, seeks a Digital Aircraft Program Manager to drive a strategic digital aircraft development program, ensuring schedules, cost control, risk mitigation and on-time delivery.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, Engineering and Business Aviation, align with program managers, coordinate stakeholders, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, IT, Aviation or related field.
• 5+ years in cross-functional aviation projects.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute a strategic digital aircraft development program, ensuring schedules, cost control, risk mitigation and on-time delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Engineering and Business Aviation within a matrix organization.
• Align with Digital Aircraft Manager, Functional Managers and Digital Product Manager to meet requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to maintain scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor program performance, managing progress, budget, risks and governance, including Steering Committee reporting.
• Prepare financial inputs for strategic decisions like pricing and coordinate legal and contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Digital transformation

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Organized

Planning

Education

Engineering/IT/Aviation degree

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Digital Aircraft Program Manager

Your Tasks

• Execute a strategic digital aircraft development program, ensuring schedules, cost control, risk mitigation and on-time delivery
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Engineering and Business Aviation within a matrix organization
• Align closely with the Digital Aircraft Manager, Digital Aircraft Functional Managers and Digital Product Manager 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 like pricing and coordinate legal as well as contractual requirements

With this you convince us

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

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

• We want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company

YOUR CONTACT

Lisa Kulbatzki

Recruiter

[phone]

pilatus-aircraft.com