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Stratolaunch · 2 hours ago

Sr. Program Manager

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $153K/yr

7+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead large programs, focusing on program execution, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead an integrated product team through the full program life cycle

Develop budgets and schedules for managing assigned programs

Responsible for cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction

Make final decisions that affects cost and/or schedule constraints

Work closely with our customer interface to ensure routine and appropriate communications and timely delivery of contract deliverables

Implement program management tools, as needed, to facilitate program execution

Contribute to developing statements of work, establishing program review gates, setting milestones with applicable entry and exit criteria, and evaluating subcontractor capabilities

Work with the procurement team to ensure subcontractors are delivering products on deadline and within budget

Evaluate risks and mitigation plans to determine adequacy and effectiveness

Participates in Talon-A proposal efforts and technical road mapping

Contribute to the company business plan with forecasts of schedule, budget, and personnel

Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A Director, Program Team and Business Development

Travel, as needed, to support the company and program

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Qualification

Aerospace program managementTechnical aerospace leadershipRisk managementPrototype manufacturingProject Management Professional (PMP)Analytical problem-solvingFacilitation skillsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityInitiative

Required

Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: aerospace program management, subcontracts and procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration, ground systems

Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with subcontractors

Experience with prototype manufacturing or low-rate production

Experience with risk management

Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns

Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills

Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals

Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS level

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with government agencies (customers and regulatory)

Experience with air-launch programs

Launch vehicle and/or aircraft integration experience

Large transport category or military aircraft operations experience

Experience with classified programs and working in a classified environment

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

9/80 schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees