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Relativity Space · 1 month ago

Sr Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Hardware

Long Beach, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Senior Technical Program Manager will support vehicle hardware design and development, analyze problems, manage schedules, and drive alignment across company functions to ensure the successful execution of the Terran R program.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies to create a reliable timeline for vehicle hardware delivery and rally the team to meet it

Create and maintain master schedules that drive the program forward

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with program execution, ensuring proactive problem resolution to address risks coming down the pipeline

Spearhead the creation and continual refinement of effective, lightweight processes that help the team work more efficiently and improve collaboration between teams

Build buy-in within the team and key partners to implement processes effectively

Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget allocation, and workspace needs

Ensure efficient utilization of resources to support program and departmental objectives

Monitor and report on the progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones

Facilitate strong communication within departments and across the program to ensure transparency in program status for all relevant stakeholders

Qualification

Program ManagementRisk ManagementResource ManagementAerospace EngineeringProcess ImprovementExecutive PresenceTechnical KnowledgeLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

5+ years experience in a program management role on a complex technical hardware project; prefer experience with software and operations as well

Experience managing programs across matrix organizations, building sustainable processes, and coordinating design releases and key engineering trades

Proven ability to deliver complex hardware programs

Proven ability to lead by influence and collaborate with technical owners (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test, and launch) to establish a plan without crowding out their ownership