Project Manager

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple space program projects in Houston, TX.

The role focuses on building and maintaining master schedules, coordinating with diverse departments, and presenting monthly TCSR reviews to customers. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and proven leadership in a self-directed role with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience interfacing with NASA customers or DoD programs preferred.
• Self-directed, proactive leader with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master schedules; track milestones.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and monthly projections.
• Coordinate with multiple programs and departments to manage priorities.
• Prepare and present monthly Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk reviews (TCSR).
• Manage procurements and track service providers to meet requirements.
• Lead project meetings and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Independent / self-directed

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Manager will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple projects funded from different programs.
• Manage fluctuating priorities in different departments.
• Prepare resource estimates, loading, and phasing labor plans.
• Create and maintain detailed master schedules and track milestone progress and completion.
• Assimilate timelines with knowledge of internal and external dependencies.
• Serve as a focal point for stakeholder communication.
• Track procurements with the goal of minimizing variances.
• Prepare summary dashboards for program customers.
• Identify, analyze, mitigate, and document project risks.
• Engage in program meetings.
• Prepare and present monthly Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews.
• Prepare Project Management Plan, Configuration Management Plan, and formal proposals.
• Track and monitor service providers (i.e. software, IT infrastructure) to ensure requirements are met.
• Prepare financial estimates such as cost of new projects and monthly projections.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience in interfacing regularly with NASA customers and coordinating team assignments.
• This role requires a self-directed, proactive individual with prior experience leading with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completion.
• Prior experience with Government and internal company financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Soft skills to manage a variety of personnel with different personalities and strengths.

DESIRED:

• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems.
• Previous experience with NASA Project Management processes under NPR 7120.5 or EA-023.
• Previous experience with project scheduling.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, or other PM software.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.