Senior Space Robotics Program Manager

Telemetry Today LLC; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive health plans

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA seeks a Senior Project Manager II to lead multiple concurrent robotics/electromechanical projects from proposal through contract closeout. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage cost, schedule, and scope with strong customer engagement.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience in aerospace/defense, MS Project mastery, EVMS knowledge, and ITAR familiarity. Onsite, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in aerospace/defense/advanced manufacturing.
• Experience managing full lifecycle from proposal support through contract closeout.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects across robotics and electromechanical product lines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, WBS, IMS, and budgets for each project.
• Track cost, schedule, and technical performance; communicate variances proactively.
• Serve as primary contact for customers; lead milestone reviews (Kickoff Meetings, PDRs, CDRs).
• Lead cross-functional teams (Design, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing/Technician).
• Manage risks; identify scope changes; implement corrective actions promptly.

Skills

MS Project

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

ITAR

Proposal support

Contract closeout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA seeks a Senior Project Manager II to lead multiple concurrent robotics/electromechanical projects from proposal through contract closeout. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage cost, schedule, and scope with strong customer engagement.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience in aerospace/defense, MS Project mastery, EVMS knowledge, and ITAR familiarity. Onsite, with competitive compensation and benefits.