Senior Staff Program Manager, Certification

• Own and deliver critical work packages and projects spanning engineering development, manufacturing validation, and operational readiness
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Systems, Ground Ops, and Commercial teams
• Drive supplier and factory readiness — ensuring MBOMs, ERP/MRP/MES systems, and production lines are validated and configured for launch
• Orchestrate pre-production build activities, ensuring program milestones are met while balancing timing, cost, and quality
• Track and manage program schedules, identifying critical paths, risks, and recovery plans to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee key handoffs from development to production planning
• Provide regular updates to leadership, from technical deep-dives to executive-level summaries
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and resource allocation
• Collaborate directly with technicians and ground operations teams to ensure seamless transition from build to deployment
• Manage budgets and expenses, identifying cost-savings opportunities without sacrificing performance
• Balance immediate tactical problem-solving with long-term strategic scaling of Archer’s operational capability

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing engineering, or operations within aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries
• Demonstrated success managing technical programs through development, pre-production builds, and factory readiness into production
• Strong technical acumen
• Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering and operations, supply chain, and product introduction processes (MBOM creation, build validation, ERP/MRP/MES systems)
• Proven ability to orchestrate large-scale cross-functional efforts in high-stakes environments
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Aerospace or aircraft development experience is strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Aerospace or aircraft development experience