Space Systems PM II: End-to-End Program Leader

Rocket Lab Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Program Manager II for its Space Systems division at the Albuquerque, NM site. This role leads full lifecycle management of programs, including scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, test, and QA to meet contract requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in program management within tech-enabled industries, strong communication and leadership, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience, including project/program management or managerial experience with implementation of large-scale, cross-functional projects in a technology environment.
• Program management experience, preferably in the solar and/or wind industries, specifically managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Experience in energy project management, financial analysis, or project financing within the solar industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated achievements in planning, directing, and implementing complex projects on time, within budget, and with desired functionality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and WBS structures.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal point of contact for customers.
• Accountable for the entire program lifecycle, including definition, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications.
• Anticipate customer needs and manage changes in project scope, schedule, budget, and personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for and has authority over overall compliance with program requirements across multiple functions.
• Provide visibility to customers on all aspects of performance.
• Define program tasks and schedules with manufacturing and provide budgets for each task.
• Interface with functional management to ensure adequate resources are allocated.
• Responsible for program Profit & Loss; compile monthly reports with Finance.
• Preempt potential problems and provide effective solutions.
• Make recommendations on leadership solutions and clarify team roles.
• Proactively manage project risks and issues.
• Recommend solutions to bottlenecks and conflicts between teams.
• Monitor and review team delivery across resources; hold team members accountable.
• Communicate project progress to staff and executives; evaluate results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in resolving high-impact problems.
• Be broadly focused while paying attention to detail and managing multiple efforts.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication for an executive audience.
• Exhibit conflict resolution, negotiation, and influential skills.
• Thrive in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Proven experience with a project management methodology.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Tools

ERP systems

WBS structures

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Program Manager II for its Space Systems division at the Albuquerque, NM site. This role leads full lifecycle management of programs, including scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, test, and QA to meet contract requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in program management within tech-enabled industries, strong communication and leadership, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.