Spaceflight Program Manager: Lead Aerospace Programs

MMA Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MMA Space in Colorado is hiring a Program Manager to oversee complex aerospace projects from proposal through hardware delivery. You will lead program teams, interface with customers, and manage scope, schedule, and budgets to meet contract requirements and customer expectations.

The role requires at least five years of PM experience in aerospace, a BS in engineering, and strong program management skills. PMP is preferred; MBA or Systems Engineering is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Program Manager in the Aerospace industry.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical or Aerospace disciplines preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred; Master’s in Business Administration, Systems Engineering is a bonus.
• Knowledge of aerospace deployable and mechanical systems is a plus.
• Highly experienced with MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint including ability to prepare various customer presentations, documents, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute on engineering programs from conceptual design through hardware delivery for development and spaceflight missions.
• Serve as primary interface with customers.
• Lead program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives.
• Manage engineering teams who are designing and manufacturing company products to ensure that the right product is developed to meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations, and is delivered at the right time.
• Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed-down to the internal team and subcontractors.
• Track program against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives, reporting status to team on a regular basis.
• Communicate status to program team and leadership regularly.
• Resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
• Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including escalation and increased resources, as required.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Work in Quality Assurance systems within the Aerospace Industry.
• Recognize, develop, and work to win potential follow-on work, increased scope, and additional programs within the appropriate program contacts.
• Develop scope of work for follow-on work, including technical requirements, schedule, and cost content.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace industry

MS Project

Excel

Communication

Vendor management

Team leadership

Project planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

MMA Space in Colorado is hiring a Program Manager to oversee complex aerospace projects from proposal through hardware delivery. You will lead program teams, interface with customers, and manage scope, schedule, and budgets to meet contract requirements and customer expectations.

The role requires at least five years of PM experience in aerospace, a BS in engineering, and strong program management skills. PMP is preferred; MBA or Systems Engineering is a bonus.