Deputy Program Manager (Future Programs)

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (Launch Vehicles) to lead future programs. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, and drive cost-effective development from concept to operations.

Your background includes a engineering degree and 5+ years in program management within aerospace or related fields, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management.
• Demonstrated resilience in a safety-critical environment.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall performance of launch vehicle programs across R&D, product development, and operations.
• Act as a senior member of Launch Vehicles to uphold professional standards.
• Assist in schedules, budgets, and documentation for vehicle activities.
• Coordinate future launch vehicle development costs and resource needs.
• Communicate objectives and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Monitor external project progress to manage risks and issues.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Deputy Program Manager (Launch Vehicles) - Future Programs

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced Deputy Program Manager (Future Programs) looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:

• Work with key stakeholders to manage the overall performance of all launch vehicles organisation efforts across future research & development, product development, mission management and operations programs
• As a senior member of the Launch Vehicles organisation, demonstrate, execute to, and uphold a high standard of professional conduct
• Assist in managing schedules, budgets, and documentation for launch vehicle activities throughout the entire product development and operations lifecycle
• Manage and continually evaluate future launch vehicle development, production, and operations costs
• Communicate and support launch vehicle objectives and key results and ensure appropriate assignment of resources for future programs
• Monitor the progress of external product development and associated activities to ensure risks and issues are managed in a timely manner
• Support regular review meetings with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate and communicate status, risks, and issues
• Support the coordination, conduct of presentations, and major system reviews
• Provide comprehensive reporting as required by the Program Manager
• Continually identify improvement for processes, safety, cost effectiveness.
• Work with the Human Resource Department in the recruitment and training of employees
  
• Other duties as requested by Management

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or similar discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management
• Exceptional work ethic, initiative, attention to detail and ability to obtain and retain new information
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to work well in a safety critical, dynamic environment
• Experience working well with multi-disciplinary teams
• Advanced level in Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
• Sustained enthusiasm and interest in space technology and its application for space commercialisation and exploration

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Werecogniseyou may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space!

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in aerospace industry
• Excellent knowledge of program management processes
• Experience in strategy, development, and execution of plans/projects
• Working experience of Requirements Management, Configuration Management, ERP and MES systems
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• The ability to work independently and part of teams
• Good understanding and working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation/requirements
• Advance level in Microsoft Office applications
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

12 June 2025Yatala Queensland, AustraliaFull TimeEngineeringOther