Senior Principal Program Manager, Connectivity

The Senior Principal Program Manager, Connectivity is responsible for managing the day-to-day connectivity program activities for the assigned programs/projects with our customers and suppliers. This includes coordination of internal engineering contributions, technical direction, gate review customer reviews and regular interaction with the customer, internal teams, suppliers and contractors, systems integrators or any other actors related to the program. Success in the position will require attention to detail, managing risks, budget tracking, establishing customer and supplier relationships and ensuring program performance.
Responsibilities:

• Control of budget assigned to programs
• Preparing and managing review meetings with customers and suppliers, in alignment with the Product Management team
• Assessing and managing program risks
• Focal and interface with external suppliers for specific Hardware LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) or modules
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Monitoring of schedule and managing deviations
• Focal and interface with aircraft OEM customers for connectivity systems integration into aircraft
• Oversight to ensure alignment to product development and program roadmaps

Requirements

• Project management experience
• 10+ years of proven experience in connectivity products development and their regulations (e.g. DO-160, DO-254, EASA Part 21)
• Experience working in a similar role preferably in the field of Inflight Connectivity or Satellite Communication systems is a plus
• Understanding of satellite communication systems
• Familiarity with aircraft installation design and Aviation standards is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field

Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is 158,000 to 210,000 however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.