Manager Integrated Marketing Communication Jobs in Reston, VA

At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation.

A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We're a team of ~1 25 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role will key in helping to build one of the industry's most trusted and respected brands.

As our Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing & Communications, you'll partner closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to bring structure, visibility, and execution discipline to Electra's marketing and communications function as it scales. This role owns the operating rhythm behind the function: project planning, cross-functional coordination, agency and vendor management, and the processes that let priorities move quickly without dropping the ball.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who thrives on bringing order to a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment - equally comfortable managing a project plan, facilitating a status review, and stepping in wherever the function needs support.

• Partner with the Head of Marketing & Communications to execute strategic priorities, annual plans, and key business initiatives
• Lead integrated project planning and execution across marketing campaigns, communications initiatives, events, executive visibility programs, and strategic company priorities
• Create alignment across marketing, communications, and branding to ensure projects are delivered on time and against objectives
• Own and manage project plans, integrated calendars, timelines, milestones, and status reporting across the function
• Establish and maintain project management processes, workflows, and reporting tools that improve visibility, accountability, and execution
• Manage project intake, prioritization, and resource planning activities to support effective decision-making and execution
• Serve as a central point of coordination for agency partners and vendors, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are effectively managed
• Facilitate planning meetings, status reviews, and cross-functional coordination sessions to drive alignment and execution
• Identify risks, dependencies, and operational challenges and support implementation of mitigation plans
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into project status, performance, and organizational priorities
• Support the planning and execution of major company announcements, thought leadership initiatives, trade shows, customer /VIP events, and executive engagements
• Help build scalable processes that enable the Marketing & Communications function to grow alongside the business
• Own and manage project plans, integrated calendars, timelines, milestones, and status reporting across the function

• BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, Business, Project Management, or a related field
• 12 + years of experience in marketing, communications, project management, agency services, or related disciplines
• 5+ years of directly applica ble people management experience . Position currently has no direct reports but is planned to be a path to management role as the company continues to grow.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from planning through execution
• Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multiple stakeholders across competing priorities
• Strong proficiency with project management and collaboration platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, Smartsheet, Jira, Workfront, or similar tools
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Effective communicator across all levels of an organization - internally and externally
• Ability to bring structure, visibility, and accountability to fast-paced environments
• Entrepreneurial ownership mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and doing whatever it takes to achieve team and company goals
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Self-motivated and accountable - able to thrive independently or as part of a highly collaborative team
• Make final prioritization and resourcing tradeoff decisions across competing marketing/communications initiatives

• Agency or similar in-house marcomm background with experience managing multiple projects, clients, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience supporting senior marketing, communications, or corporate affairs leaders
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, technology, advanced manufacturing, or other high-growth industries
• Familiarity with CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms
• Experience building processes and operational rigor within startup or growth-stage environments

$150,000 - $190,000 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters