Senior Space Robotics Program Manager

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Health and dental plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to govern multiple robotics and electromechanical projects from proposal support through contract closeout. You will coordinate Design, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams, maintaining cost, schedule, and scope while engaging customers and leadership.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in aerospace/defense project management, proficiency in MS Project and EVMS, and a strong ability to navigate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience full lifecycle from proposal support through contract closeout.
• Familiarity with ITAR-controlled programs and government contracting environments.
• Strong MS Project and EVMS knowledge; cross-functional leadership in a matrix org.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent robotics/electromechanical projects.
• Develop detailed plans, WBS, IMS, and budgets; track baselines and variances.
• Serve as primary customer contact; lead milestone reviews (Kickoff, PDRs, CDRs).
• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing.
• Identify risks, changes, and corrective actions; manage action items and status reports.
• Support proposals with BOE generation; drive process improvements and mentoring.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

MS Project

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

EVMS

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to govern multiple robotics and electromechanical projects from proposal support through contract closeout. You will coordinate Design, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams, maintaining cost, schedule, and scope while engaging customers and leadership.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in aerospace/defense project management, proficiency in MS Project and EVMS, and a strong ability to navigate