Technical Program Manager

Our mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices.

We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals of having the VX4 in service by 2030.

What to expect

As a Technical Program Manager, you will join a growing team of passionate individuals within our Engineering Delivery team, working across critical systems and driving programs with a particular focus on electrical motor, battery, and powertrain development.

A typical day could range from leading transformation and business-improvement engineering programs end-to-end, to identifying ways to accelerate progress by removing friction and blockers, to acting as the conduit between Engineering Delivery and the Program Management Office.

What you'll do

• Drive progress by identifying opportunities to go faster—streamlining decision-making, removing duplication, and eliminating unnecessary blockers or steps.

• Take responsibility for leading engineering-led programmes end-to-end—from initial scoping through to delivery—especially in powertrain-related system areas.

• Act as a vital conduit between Engineering Delivery and the Program Management Office—ensuring information flows, issues are escalated, and priorities stay aligned.

• Help resolve obstacles, clarify ownership, and maintain accountability to ensure teams deliver on commitments and timelines.

• Bring a systems-thinking approach—constantly interrogating whether processes are necessary or optimisable—and implementing better ways of working.

• Apply an enterprise-wide mindset, always seeking opportunities to improve cross-functional collaboration and programme effectiveness.

• Support a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Agile and Lean principles to enhance engineering delivery.

• Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, technical experts, and programme teams to turn complex system challenges into delivered outcomes.

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management—or another discipline supported by strong technical aptitude.

• Approximately 3–6 years post-graduate experience, ideally in fast-paced, agile technology, engineering, or R&D-led organisations.

• Experience managing or supporting delivery in technical environments—particularly those involving technology, engineering, hardware, electrical systems, or powertrain development.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a comfort with ambiguity, iteration, and transformation within high-growth environments.

• An ability to earn trust and influence at all levels, using clear communication, collaboration, and sound judgment.

• Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or other modern delivery methodologies.

• A good understanding of engineering principles—you don’t need to be an engineer, but you should be confident working with engineers and technical topics.

• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is beneficial, but not essential.

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. 

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)

• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee

• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it

• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.