Senior Project Manager

Sterling Inspired Staffing.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Project Manager in Houston, Texas, responsible for overseeing project execution and leading cross-functional teams. Applicants should have a strong background in project management, with required certifications such as PMP and Lean Six Sigma. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is necessary, alongside 5-10 years of experience in aerospace or similar environments. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered, along with the chance to innovate in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in project management, project engineering, or product development.
• Lean Six Sigma certification at green belt or higher required.
• Experience working with aerospace customers and familiarity with launch vehicles is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide detailed reporting on project status to stakeholders.
• Manage project boundaries and effectively handle change requests.

Skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

People leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computer science/engineering, mathematics, or business

Tools

Common project management frameworks

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Strong background in end-to-end project execution.

PMP credential is required.

Experience working with customers and delivering projects to external stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple projects, varying in scope and budget.

Project Management

1. Develop, maintain, and oversee project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring projects remain on track, within budget, and that they meet all requirements.

• 2. Provide regular, detailed reporting on project status to the project team, key stakeholders, and executive leadership, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.
• 3. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate scope creep, ensuring project boundaries are clearly defined and adhered to, while effectively managing change requests.
• 4. Capture and document lessons learned throughout the project life cycle, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the project management function.
• 5. Actively and collaboratively manages projects, working with both internal and external team members and stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.
• 6. Follows company-defined project management processes and best practices.
• 7. Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, ensuring their requirements are consistently met and their expectations exceeded.
• 8. Support comprehensive, high-impact project proposals with detailed input from technical and financial stakeholders, ensuring documentation is thorough, compelling, and strategically aligned.
• 9. Oversee relationships with external suppliers, working with Contracts to create statements of work, negotiate contractual requirements, and ensure supplier performance aligns with project goals.

10. As needed, support leadership with the operation of the PMO and with maintaining a company project management methodology.

11. Lead cross-functional teams, including technical and project staff, to define tasks, schedules, levels of effort, and technical direction, ensuring seamless alignment with overarching project goals.

• 12. Train, coach, and mentor project management staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring the development of a high-performing project team.
• 13. Continuously evaluate and enhance the performance of the project team, addressing resource constraints and needs with senior management to ensure timely resolution and optimal team function.

Additional Responsibilities

• At all times exemplify the core Values of Integrity, Respect, and Humility

• A self-starter with a roll‑up‑the‑sleeves mentality; desire to innovate and work in a hands‑on and fast‑paced environment

• Excellent time management and people leadership skills

• Travel of up to 30%

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the organization.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computer science/engineering, mathematics, or business required.

• Master's degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required

• 5-10 years' experience in program/project management, project engineering, systems engineering, and/or product development required
• Experience with common project management frameworks, tools, and software
• Experience working with government and commercial aerospace customers and a familiarity with launch vehicles and/or payload development.
• Experience working with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or any other platforms or payloads designed for operation in space (design, build, test, analysis, launch, operation, etc.).

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Lean Six Sigma certification at green belt or higher required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with biological or chemical processes, in basic laboratory principles and techniques, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge with biological or chemical processes preferred.

Required Talents

• Critical & Strategic Thinking

• Adapts to Change

• Attention to Detail

• Business Acumen

• Enthusiastic Attitude

• Oral and written technical and non‑technical communication