Mission-Critical Space & Defense Project Manager

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; California (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead and execute technical projects from concept to completion. You will plan, coordinate with technical teams, manage budgets, and maintain robust customer relationships while reporting to the VP of Project & Mission Management.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or a related role supporting complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including technical and project management staff, defining tasks, schedules, and levels of effort.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitate meetings, including kickoffs, status updates, and retrospectives.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Perform post-project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and executing projects from concept to completion, ensuring all phases are managed effectively, while developing customer relationships, coordinating with technical teams, and providing comprehensive project reporting.

The position reports to the VP of Project & Mission Management and is part of the Program Management department.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
• Facilitate meetings, including kickoffs, status updates, and retrospectives
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Perform post-project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience in project management or a related role supporting complex technical projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including technical and project management staff, defining tasks, schedules, and levels of effort
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or similar certification preferred
• Experience working with government and commercial aerospace customers

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Travel up to 30%
• Sedentary work; ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employeesbenefitfrom a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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