Senior Project Manager

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 125’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aircraft manufacturer in Switzerland is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to manage engineering projects and ensure compliance with certification processes. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical expertise while coordinating project planning and budgeting. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has over 10 years of relevant experience, alongside a proven track record with EASA and FAA standards. This role offers a collaborative work environment with flexible working hours and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Training and development support

Discounted meals

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in aircraft or systems development.
• Proven experience with ARP4754 / ARP4761 and EASA / FAA certification standards.
• Strong proficiency in English (C1 level); German knowledge is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Manage projects to achieve objectives while ensuring compliance.
• Plan and budget projects for timely execution.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Kenntnisse

Aerospace expertise

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Self-management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in aerospace or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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

Your Tasks

• Managing projects at the department level to achieve objectives while ensuring compliance with internal and certification processes
• Planning and budgeting projects to support timely and structured project execution
• Coordinating interdisciplinary stakeholders within the assigned scope to ensure alignment and progress
• Providing cross‑functional engineering support to project stakeholders based on technical expertise
• Supporting supplier management in both programmatic and technical matters related to the projects
• Producing engineering, requirements and certification documentation including requirements capture / validation / verification and aircraft‑level certification submissions

With this you convince us

• Master's degree and 10+ years in aircraft or systems development
• Bringing advanced aerospace expertise with proven experience applying ARP4754 / ARP4761 and working with EASA / FAA certification standards
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, demonstrating a solid track record in managing small to medium‑sized groups and complex engineering projects
• Proficiency in English at a C1 level and knowledge of German is considered an advantage
• Working independently and efficiently, showing strong self‑management, solution‑oriented thinking and the ability to perform under tight deadlines
• Exercising strong lateral leadership and effective teamwork in a multicultural engineering environment

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