Lead Technical Program Manager, Engineering

About Otto Aerospace OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aerospace is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

About The Role

The Lead Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering is responsible for the management of the program information on behalf of the Air Vehicle Engineering Definition. This role will lead a team of TPMs to coordinate and deliver products on schedule and within budget. The role will work within the Program Management Office (PMO) to enable the integration and development of the Air Vehicle and monitor overall program progress.

What You'Ll Do

Serve as an execution leader on behalf of the Engineering organization, establishing clarity, stability, and accountability across product development plans Own the orchestration of engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, partnering with TPMs and Engineering work package owners to define, align, and sequence activities from

Requirements

& concept development through design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, certification, and transition to production Support supplier strategy and execution Partner closely with the Chief Engineer as a thought partner and execution counterpart, jointly managing risks, issues, and opportunities with program metrics and decision-ready visibility Define and enforce the PMO execution operating model — goals, deliverables, cadence, tools, and behaviors — ensuring consistency, discipline, and accountability across teams. Anticipate resource and execution stress points, proactively identifying gaps across work packages and guiding leadership discussions to resolve them before they impact delivery.

Who You Are

Enterprise-Level Thinker: You see beyond individual projects to the system as a whole. You understand how decisions cascade across scope, schedule, budget, and technical outcomes, and you use that perspective to guide tradeoffs, align priorities, and keep the organization focused on what truly matters. Owner and Steward: You don’t just manage work or people — you own outcomes.

You know the numbers, forecasts, risks, and milestones cold, and you bring calm, confident decision-making to complex situations through preparation, precision, and accountability. Execution Leader: You create forward motion. You set expectations, reinforce discipline, and ensure commitments turn into results.

When alignment slips or execution slows, you step in decisively to restore clarity and momentum. Connector & Translator: You ensure information flows cleanly across teams and levels. You translate complexity into shared understanding, close communication gaps, and help technical and non-technical stakeholders stay aligned without noise or drama.

Steady under Fire: When conditions change, you provide perspective and stability. You adapt quickly without creating chaos, use data to guide judgment, and translate uncertainty into clear, actionable direction for the team.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or other related field Experience A minimum of eight (8) years in technical program/project management role, preferably in the aviation industry A minimum of ten (10) years of total experience (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered) A minimum of two