Space Flight Program Manager

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL) in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Space Flight Projects to provide technical and project leadership for current and future space mission and instrument development projects.

SPRL works with faculty, government agencies, and industry to conceive, design, build, test, and operate space instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with at least six years PM experience incl. systems engineering or personnel management.
• Experience with MS Project, Jira, OpenProject, or Asana for project planning.
• Experience managing NASA, DOD, or commercial aerospace projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, meetings, and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans addressing contractual requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Facilitate communication among client managers, stakeholders, project team members, and contractors.
• Maintain and report on WBS, IMS, and the baseline cost plan for the entire project.
• Lead proposal management and cost analysis.
• Lead one or more large projects and drive process improvements in project management and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's Degree in Space Systems Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

OpenProject

Asana

Job description

The Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL) in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Space Flight Projects to provide technical and project leadership for current and future space mission and instrument development projects.

SPRL works with faculty, government agencies, and industry to conceive, design, build, test, and operate space instruments.