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NovaWurks, Inc. · 3 months ago

Engineer Program Manager

Los Alamitos, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

NovaWurks, Inc. is an aerospace company seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to oversee and manage a team of engineers. The role focuses on managing people, organizing missions, and tracking progress while ensuring that project milestones are met.

Space Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Team management

Mission organization and planning

Progress tracking and reporting

Technical understanding

Relationship management

Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance and support

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and accountability

Set clear goals and expectations for team members, ensuring alignment with project objectives

Monitor individual performance, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate professional development

Collaborate with leadership to define project requirements, objectives, and scope

Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of tasks and deliverables

Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them

Implement robust tracking systems to monitor project progress, key metrics, and milestones

Regularly review project status, identify bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to keep the project on schedule.Prepare and present comprehensive reports to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended solutions

Keep leadership informed of project updates through clear and concise communication channels

Utilize your engineering background to comprehend and effectively communicate technical requirements and constraints to team members

Collaborate closely with engineers to address technical challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions.Stay updated with industry advancements and emerging technologies relevant to aerospace engineering

Cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, engineers, clients, and suppliers

Act as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries, ensuring effective and timely communication

Resolve conflicts and facilitate productive collaboration among team members and stakeholders

Qualification

Program ManagementAerospace EngineeringTeam ManagementProject PlanningAccountabilityCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityOwnership