Programme Manager

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Evolito's mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Programme Manager to join the team to develop and drive project plans for multiple customers through to completion against agreed budgets and deadlines, as well as provide the bridge between the customer and internal engineering teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the prime technical and project interface to key customers
• Generating realistic, achievable project plans using MS project and driving these through to completion
• Providing regular communication about ongoing consumption of resource, budget and forward planning
• Identifying key project and product risk areas; tracking and developing mitigating actions for teams
• Ensuring design and project best practises are followed in conjunction with the lead engineer; identifying any gaps and developing processes as the company grows
• Working closely and effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Facilitating discussions with key members of key suppliers on timing costs and delivery requirements
• Work with the Sales Team to realise technical opportunities with developing customers
• Providing updates to management on the state of projects and developing action plans to resolve issues
• Ensuring development, procurement, assembly, and delivery meet project timings
• Motivating and driving internal teams by setting goals, direction and good quality communications strategy

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience working within the aerospace industry in a project / program management role
• Demonstrated track record of engineering ability in an electrical or mechanical discipline
• Proven track record of successful project delivery
• Experience of working within a Tier 1 environment is preferred
• Experience managing OEM customers both technically and commercially to ensure costs, delivery, and quality are clear at all times
• Good awareness of best practice development processes, requirements, and expectations
• Experienced in the use of MS project and practical project/risk management techniques
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, practiced in negotiation and presentations
• UK driving license and ability to travel.

Are you Evolito?

If you think you are up for this challenge, please get in touch today!