Technical Program Manager

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Gogo Business Aviation is looking for a thoughtful, collaborative, and high-energy problem solver to drive programs critical to the future of the organization. As a Technical Program Manager at Gogo Business Aviation, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams through the end-to-end delivery of projects, programs, and portfolios. 

As a Technical Program Manager, it’s not just about project execution, but also about how you get the job done. Gogo is driven by our core values: Mission Minded, Extraordinary Harmony, Performance Obsessed and Bold Problem Solvers– and each of these values are exhibited by our Program Management Office (PMO) team.

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Proactively manage all aspects of a project/program/portfolio through the project life cycle project planning, monitoring and controlling through execution, and project closure

• Provide leadership and coordination with cross functional teams to coordinate companywide resources and ensure that the scope of all projects support strategic business objectives

• Facilitate and own the planning, estimating, detailed scheduling, critical path analysis and maintain a baselined schedule through project/program/portfolio execution

• Tailor messaging to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization – from individual contributors to the executive leadership team

• Clearly communicate project plans, progress, commitments, and risk mitigation strategies to large audiences on a regular basis

• Enable Core and Cross-functional team meetings to facilitate inter-departmental communication and effective collaboration to ensure successful project delivery

• Identify key stakeholders, understand their expectations, and execute effective communication plans.

• Implement project management best practices to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and meet the overall project objectives

• Execute effective risk management by identifying and assessing criticality of risks, developing actionable risk mitigation plans, and communicating key program risks with project stakeholders

• Cultivate an innovative project team culture by facilitating collaborative interactions amongst project stakeholders by balancing psychological safety and intellectual honesty

• Drive alignment between project teams by identifying and addressing significant issues before they impact the project

• Optimize project delivery within Gogo Business Aviation’s Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to continuously deliver value to our customers

• Help to scale and progress the PMO by sharing your perspective, experience, and lessons learned to challenge the status quo and continually improve the project management discipline at Gogo Business Aviation

• Be curious – learn beyond your domain to better understand Gogo Business Aviation’s products, technology, and customers

• Ensure adherence to AS9100 organization quality system requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience

• 4-7 years of program management in new product development

• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., aviation, telecommunications, automotive, medical devices, energy, etc.)

Required Experience, Skills and Talents

• Demonstrated experience leading fuzzy front-end product development programs

• Ability to establish credibility and trust with key stakeholders and project teams to effectively lead through positive influence

• Experience managing the delivery of suppliers/subtractors through the product development lifecycle

• Must possess managerial courage; demonstrate confidence with a data-driven approach to managing risks and making decisions amidst ambiguity that will impact project execution and organizational objectives

• Proficiency in project decomposition, schedule creation/management, critical path analysis, and risk management

• Resourcefulness to explore creative solutions to eliminate potential program roadblocks

Preferred Experience, Skills and Talents

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent PM experience

• Experience with HW or SW aviation certification (FAA) regulations

• Has worked with Satellite telecommunications technology

• Skilled with Agile Development methodology

• Ability to manage complex programs from concept through delivery in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment

• Practical knowledge of project management theory, concepts and principles

• Excellent discernment skills; know which competing task takes priority at a given time

• Possess excellent active listening skills, critical for positive influence and project control

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills with excellent judgment and attention to detail

• Superb collaboration and communication skills with all levels of stakeholders, both internal and external

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project

• Ability to establish a culture of trust and accountability within the program team

• Can clearly and confidently communicate to any audience – from a 1:1 conversation to a presentation to the entire organization

We love work-life balance as much as you do! Gogo Business Aviation is a place that values our employees’ time both in and out of the office. Our employees enjoy a hybrid in-office and work from home environment that is designed to give you the flexibility and space to collaborate with your team effectively while building the strong relationships that are a hallmark of our culture. 

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

112,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Yes

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).