Senior Space Systems Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Competitive base pay + equity

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Onsite fitness centers where available

Discounts on company merch

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics is seeking a Senior Program Manager to be based onsite in Pasadena, CA. You will plan, execute, and deliver multiple concurrent robotics and electromechanical projects, leading cross-functional teams and maintaining cost, schedule, and scope.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 5+ years of aerospace/defense PM experience, with strong MS Project, EVM/EVMS knowledge, ITAR familiarity, and matrix leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years PM experience in aerospace/defense/advanced manufacturing with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Experience with government contracting environments and ITAR.
• Strong MS Project proficiency and EVMS knowledge.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle for robotics and electromechanical product lines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track cost, schedule, and performance; communicate variances proactively.
• Serve as primary contact for customers; lead milestone reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions; manage scope and changes.
• Produce status, schedule, and cost reporting to customers and leadership.
• Support proposals with basis-of-estimate generation and documentation.
• Mentor junior project staff within the Programs team.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Multi-project management

Communication

Team coordination

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

EVMS knowledge

ITAR knowledge

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

EVMS tools

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics is seeking a Senior Program Manager to be based onsite in Pasadena, CA. You will plan, execute, and deliver multiple concurrent robotics and electromechanical projects, leading cross-functional teams and maintaining cost, schedule, and scope.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 5+ years of aerospace/defense PM experience, with strong MS Project, EVM/EVMS knowledge, ITAR familiarity, and matrix leadership abilities.