Space Systems Project Manager - Mission-Critical Programs

Vantor Holdings, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead DoD space program initiatives, coordinating engineering teams and mission stakeholders to deliver operational capabilities.

The role emphasizes risk management, testing coordination, and adherence to acquisition directives. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in defense project management, a Secret clearance, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with on-site requirements 2–3 days per week in California.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in project management for defense programs.
• Experience with DoD 5000.02 acquisition directives.
• Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing, analysis, evaluation, validation, and verification activities.
• Identify risks and areas requiring early mitigation.
• Lead program execution with disciplined project management and engineering methods.

Skills

Project management

DoD acquisition

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical discipline

Master's degree in engineering/technical discipline

APDP Level II Certification

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vantor Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead DoD space program initiatives, coordinating engineering teams and mission stakeholders to deliver operational capabilities.

The role emphasizes risk management, testing coordination, and adherence to acquisition directives. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in defense project management, a Secret clearance, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with on-site requirements 2–3 days per week in California.