At Wisk, we’re transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we’re making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
The Program Management Office is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to join its dynamic team, overseeing Supplier Integration efforts. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in establishing a streamlined and reliable infrastructure of processes, procedures, and tools for executing the Wisk programs. This exciting opportunity will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including designing, developing, and maintaining the infrastructure for supplier management, as well as providing support for the successful execution of programs for the company.
Why we need you:
- We are looking for a Program Manager to lead several simultaneous efforts to develop, deploy, and maintain processes and tools aimed at supporting the management of our company programs. You will lead these efforts working closely with cross-functional teams, other program managers, and program leadership. Your key responsibilities will include defining and implementing program management processes and methodologies, as well as selecting/developing and deploying tools to support program management. You will define and communicate associated plans, and track progress and report to senior leadership. We need a self-starter with a proven track record in managing complex initiatives, cross-functional teams, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
What you will do:
- Contribute to the PMO roadmap by collecting and documenting program requirements for future tools and processes
- Define the project charter for tools and processes for the program
- Collaborate with teams to define or optimize processes, and lead their end-to-end implementation
- Select, develop, automate, and integrate tools for program success
- Analyze program performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions for process improvement.
- Communicate and train key stakeholders on new methodologies and tools
- Report and keep stakeholders aligned
- Define the requirements and implement basic integrations (collaborating with IT when needed) between platforms to enhance PMO-supported programs’ capabilities and efficiency. Typically these integrations will focus on JIRA, Advanced Roadmaps, Google Sheets, MS Project, Power BI. These may rely on the configuration of “no code” integrations when needed/applicable.
- Offer expert guidance to teams, stakeholders, and leaders to ensure streamlined program execution, monitoring, and control.
- Provide additional support in other program management areas as needed for program success
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and tools to continuously evolve the company’s program management capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree is a plus.
- 4 years of experience in program management, continuous improvement, business process reengineering (BPR), or related roles.
- Proficiency in tools and features to build and maintain an integrated portfolio management ecosystem, with a track record of independently acquiring and mastering new skills.
- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to optimize program execution, reporting, and management.
- Ability to deliver in a dynamic environment and adjust to evolving requirements
- Comfortable navigating between the “big picture” and the details of a project to ensure full alignment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating across all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Experience in producing insightful project and team dashboards using tools like Google Sheets, Power BI, Jira, and Advanced Roadmaps.
- Ability to develop simple scripts in g-suite using App Script, or knowledge of JavaScript is desirable
- Certification in Agile, Project Management or Lean/Six Sigma is a plus
Who you are:
- You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
- You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
- You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
- You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
- You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
- You are a positive team player
We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, communication allowance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, wellness allowances, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, and much more.
Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
