Program Manager V (Aerospace)

voyagertechnologiesinc; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Program Manager V for Defense & National Security to lead multi-phase programs in aerospace and defense. The role requires directing project scope, schedule, and budget, and presenting status to executives and customers.

Candidates should have 20+ years in program management with 10–15 years in DOD propulsion programs, plus experience with IMS, IPM, and EVM. A US security clearance is required or to be obtained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 20+ years in program management including 10–15 years in DoD propulsion.
• Experience with IMS, IPM, and EVM; managing large subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure profitability.
• Prepare and present program status to leadership and customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and management to resolve risks and drive execution.

Skills

Program management

DOD propulsion

Executive briefing

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

EVM tools

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.

The Program Manager V for Defense & National Security is responsible for management of all phases of program execution. Development of all program management related documentation such as: monthly status reports, PDR/CDR matter, program planning documentation, program management related CDRLs and presentations of program materials to relatively large technical teams and management, subcontractors, and customers.

The position reports to the Director of Advanced Technology Programs and is part of the Science & Technologies department based in Reno, NV. This role is onsite or hybrid based in Reno, NV.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Plans, directs, and monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. Responsible for the project level profit and loss.
• Defines, generates, and reviews project management related material.
• Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available for the program.
• Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure adequate direction is provided regarding budgeting and execution of program.
• Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure all program deliverables are met satisfactorily.
• Works closely with VTS management to ensure that all program risks and issues are identified early and proactively elevated and properly acted upon.
• Serves as primary customer contact for project information.
• Pursues follow-on and new business opportunities directly with customers.
• Ensure adherence to all internal Program Management processes.
• Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving meetings.
• Input into creation of proposals for follow-on work.
• Travels up to 25% of the time to various customer locations.
• Other related job duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 20+ years of program management experience which includes 10-15 years managing DOD propulsion related programs.
• Prior responsibilities directly related to generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, Earned Value Management.
• Direct experience in managing large Subcontracts.
• Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans.
• Experience managing programs for the U.S. Government Customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs.
• Management of Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements.
• Performing business development activities working directly with funding customer offices.

Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Project
• Willingness to seek-out and assume increasing responsibilities as work-load changes
• Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication

Other Requirements:

• Travel up to 25%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental US
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Cit