Project Manager – Electric Aviation
Location: Spain (on-site / hybrid)
✛ This role is being managed exclusively by HYTE on a retained basis ✛
Direct applications and confidential enquiries are welcomed.
✛ Overview ✛
HYTE is retained by a fast-growing, venture-backed electric aviation company to appoint a Project Manager into a critical delivery-focused role.
This position will play a central role in coordinating complex engineering programmes, supporting the development and certification of next-generation electric aircraft.
Working across engineering, certification, operations, and external partners, the Project Manager will ensure programmes are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest safety standards.
The role sits at the heart of a highly innovative environment, supporting the transition of electric aviation from concept through to certified, commercial reality.
✛ Key Responsibilities ✛
- Lead and manage complex development projects within electric aviation, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal engineering, suppliers, and external partners
- Support financial planning activities including budgeting, forecasting, and supplier payments
- Contribute to business development activities, including supporting sales and commercial initiatives
- Participate in fundraising activities, including grant applications and investor-related work
- Support administrative and operational activities such as procurement and internal processes
- Work closely with technology providers including battery, motor, and energy system partners
- Support certification activities, including documentation and compliance processes
- Manage requirements, validation, and verification activities across the programme
- Oversee change management processes and resolve conflicting requirements across stakeholders
✛ Candidate Profile ✛
- Degree-qualified engineer (BEng or Masters)
- Formal project management training (PMI, PMBOK or equivalent)
- Experience delivering complex engineering or technology programmes
- Background in aerospace or other high-reliability environments
- Strong experience working across multidisciplinary teams in technical environments
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools
- Exposure to electric aviation or advanced propulsion systems is advantageous
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; Spanish beneficial
✛ Take your career to new HYTEs ✛
- Opportunity to play a key role in one of the most exciting sectors in aerospace
- High visibility across engineering, leadership, and external stakeholders
- Work at the forefront of electric aviation and sustainable flight
- Join a fast-growing organisation with strong backing and ambitious growth plans
- Scope to evolve into broader leadership and programme ownership roles