Job Description

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Work Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field; Master's degree (MBA or MS in Project Management/Engineering) preferred.

Minimum 15 years

of experience in Project/Program Management with

at least 5 years in the aerospace domain

. Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary R&D or product development projects, preferably involving prototyping and regulatory compliance.

PMP certification

is mandatory; Agile or Scrum certification is a plus. Strong knowledge of

AS9100 standards, DGCA CAR

, and other aerospace industry regulations. Experience working in

early-stage or high-growth environments

is highly desirable. Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performance project teams. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and lead

the PMO to drive project governance, standardization, and best practices across all departments.

Develop and implement

project management frameworks/Annual Operating Plan (AOP) based on PMI and Agile principles, tailored to the aerospace product lifecycle. Oversee the end-to-end

project lifecycle

--planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting. Ensure

regulatory compliance

with DGCA, AS9100 standards, and other applicable aerospace and aviation regulations.

Collaborate

with engineering, design, certification, manufacturing, and business teams to align project goals and timelines.

Monitor and report

on project progress to executive leadership, highlighting risks, dependencies, and critical milestones. Lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic direction to ensure program and business success. Evaluate and implement project management tools and platforms to increase efficiency and transparency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and innovation.

Preferred Attributes:

Exposure to

Urban Air Mobility

, electric aircraft, drones, or VTOL technologies. Hands-on experience with

project management software

like MS Project, Jira etc Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly regulated environment. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

Location: Chennai