RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
Serve as the primary liaison between our company and our customers—developing deep relationships to understand their needs and align our program goals with their mission objectives.
Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer
Lead cross-functional teams to successfully integrate and execute space vehicle missions as well as deliver tailored products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
Direct the responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions
Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance
Provide strategic direction and setting priorities that reflect customer goals while managing day-to-day issues to keep projects on time and within budget.
Perform risk and issue assessments with a focus on minimizing customer impact, ensuring rapid resolution and transparent escalation when needed.
Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance
Deliver compelling presentations and lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables, effectively communicating our value proposition during customer reviews and engagements.
Oversee and manage subcontractor activities to ensure all external contributions meet the high-quality standards our customers expect
Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables
Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prove experience delivering a space vehicle through the entire engineering life cycle—from initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment.
A proven track record in building strong customer relationships through effective team building, conflict resolution, and communication—both internally and externally.
Hands-on experience managing risk and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical baselines in aerospace, engineering, or software development programs, all with a clear focus on delivering customer value.
