Program Manager

À propos de Ascendance Flight TechnologiesAt Ascendance we are building tomorrow’s hybrid‑electric aviation with ATEA, a unique Vertical Take‑Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by STERNA, our in‑house hybrid‑electric propulsion system. We focus our efforts in designing an innovative, safe, silent, clean and affordable aircraft that will be able to blend into existing infrastructures and regulations to ease its deployment and maximise social acceptance.If you are looking for a place where you will have a direct impact on very ambitious products, where you will work close to the hardware and where you can witness the result of your hard work quickly, board ATEA and come fly with us toward the future of aviationLe posteWithin our Program Team, you will be in charge of delivering project’s objectives within defined budgets and plannings, coordinating the activities from design stage to aircraft prototype integration, ground and flight tests campaigns. You will manage transversally engineering, purchase, industrial, quality, commercial and finance teams to reach project’s/program’s objectives that will be monitored through Key Performance Indicators with regular reporting to the management.Your Main Responsibilities Will BePlan and execute the program being the main interface with the customer: consolidate budget & schedule, and propose strategic orientationsProactively monitor program progress through Key Performance Indicators, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective actionsManage risks, opportunities and program marginsSupport the Team Leaders in all company functions to plan consistently their activityManage external relationships with our main partners and suppliersOwn the rituals that monitor the execution of the projects, liaising closely with other departments that must be involvedPropose and support actively any initiative to improve the program organization, processes & tools.Where do we stand?Founded on Ascendance’s strong values, the whole team is involved in creating both innovative products to decarbonize aviation and an accurate company structure to support its fast development. Full scale testbenches are ongoing while full scale aircraft development is running at full speed. Sky's our limit, we are looking forward to the flight test campaignProfil recherchéThe job has been made for you if you:A master degree (or equivalent) in EngineeringA strategic thinking and a practical approachAt least 5 years of experience as a Program/Project Manager in a complex environment (aerospace, automotive, hardware, etc.)A practical knowledge of Project Management tools & best practicesAn agile mindsetFluent in French and in EnglishIt Would Be Even Better If YouHave experience in European funded projectsHave a strong technical background in battery engineeringHave managed a +3M€ budget programWe are meant to work together if you:You are willing to contribute to the development of the companyYou want to impact the future of aviation and lead the transitionYou want to face complex but thrilling challengesYou like to work in a dynamic environmentYou are a real team player who wants to build a big success story with usYou are curious and eager to learn.What We OfferCareer booster: versatility, training opportunities, internal mobilityHealth insuranceRestaurant ticketsHoliday pay bonusPublic transportation allowanceTeleworking policyA flexible working environmentCompany events.Recruitment process:Application evaluations (CVs….)Talent InterviewTechnical InterviewMeet others AscendersReference checkNon-discrimination and diversity are our priorities. AFT is open to hire personalities with their own differences. #J-18808-Ljbffr