Senior Hardware Technical Project Manager

Embark on a transformative career with RAVE Aerospace, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!

Job Summary:

The Senior Hardware Technical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, and execution of new avionics LRU’s developed internally at the company or outsourced to a supplier. The Senior Technical Project Manager collaborates with cross functional project teams from engineering, operations, and quality to define the project plan, milestones, project risks, and leads the execution effort to effectively and efficiently deliver projects according to plan. This position works with internal stakeholders and external subcontract management to foster an open communication while implementing project-based processes to bring increased efficiency in the delivery of all projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

▪ Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project plan, milestones, risks, hardware demand, Hardware Kanban board, and Document tree

▪ Coordinate with cross functional teams to drive the required corrective actions to execute the project to the plan

▪ Work with internal stakeholders and supplier management to foster an open communication channel to drive the project execution to the plan

▪ Track and report project status, risks, and drawing tree status on a regular basis

▪ Facilitate internal design reviews, prototype and production unit tear down sessions, hardware design refinement sessions, and hardware Kanban review sessions

▪ Plan prototype units and work with engineering buyer to procure long lead material, and coordinate with engineering to get the prototype units built

▪ Define the Sow, develop T&Cs, and negotiation strategy for non-recurring and recurring costs, for all the buy LRU’s and lead the negotiation sessions with supplier management

▪ Collaborate with OEM management and OEM technical teams on as needed basis to drive the project execution

▪ Facilitate the project risk management session w/project team to identify and mitigate the critical project risks

▪ Effectively manage risks and weigh the pros and cons of important decisions that affect multiple team members

▪ Help plan and procure prototype and long lead material

▪ Motivate and push teams for results and completion by example and team spirit

▪ Think critically about the task at hand and maintain a good understanding of problems regarding the bigger picture

▪ Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field

▪ 6+ years of experience working in a technical field

▪ 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role

▪ In-depth knowledge of components involved in building electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software – and their manufacture

▪ Familiar with phase gated development process

▪ Knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $117,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown