Sr. Project Manager (Project Manage, Sr.)

Redwire Space; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager based in the Denver, CO area. This on-site role supports multiple programs from our Littleton office, leading projects with high risk and scope. You must be able to obtain a security clearance and travel about 25%.

Responsibilities include developing detailed plans, managing suppliers, serving as primary contact for stakeholders, mentoring teams, and ensuring adherence to QMS and AS9100. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in space systems or defense project management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in high‑reliability, mission‑critical environments.
• Customer-facing communication skills and strong stakeholder management.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (US citizen).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking aligned with program objectives; ensure cross‑functional alignment through clear communication and expectation setting.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor deliverables related to hardware, tooling, and test systems, including relationship management, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers; maintain strong relationships through transparency and responsiveness.
• Lead and mentor project teams, promoting effective team building, role clarity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and resource plans; proactively manage resources and report monthly variance (ETC and EAC).
• Execute projects in accordance with internal QMS and AS9100 requirements; model disciplined leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks, facilitate decision‑making to maintain program momentum.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management tools

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

ERP systems

Job description

Redwire's Littleton, CO location is made for the Mission! Accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Summary

Redwire Space Missions LLC is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager based in the Denver, CO area to support multiple programs. This is an onsite role, based out of our Littleton, CO office. The position is responsible for program leadership and direction ensuring successful execution consistent with the budget, schedule, scope, technical requirements, and contract deliverables. They will lead large projects with high levels of risk and scope complexity. You must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking aligned with program objectives; ensure cross‑functional alignment through clear communication and expectation setting.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor deliverables related to hardware, tooling, and test systems, including relationship management, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers, including government agencies and commercial partners; maintain strong customer relationships through transparency, responsiveness, and professional engagement.
• Lead and mentor project teams, promoting effective team building, role clarity, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and resource plans; proactively manage resource allocation across competing priorities and provide monthly variance reporting on ETC and EAC.
• Execute projects in accordance with internal QMS and AS9100 requirements, modeling disciplined leadership and adherence to process.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively preparing for potential project issues and scope creep; facilitate conflict resolution and decision‑making to maintain program momentum.

Ideal Experience

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Jira) and ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in space systems or defense project management.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a high‑reliability, mission‑critical environment, including demonstrated leadership, team development, and conflict‑resolution capabilities.
• Must have customer‑facing communication skills, with experience managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Technical familiarity with space systems avionics components.
• Ability to lead through influence, drive alignment, and maintain team engagement under pressure.
• Must be willing to travel as required – 25%.
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

Desired Skills

• Able to perform duties with little to no management oversight; mentors less experienced Project Managers and contributes to organizational leadership.
• 10+ years program management experience in space environment.
• Applies Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to performance schedule and identifies areas requiring upper management attention.
• Advanced to expert level user preferred in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build high‑performing teams, resolve conflicts constructively, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Pay Range

$120,000 - $190,000 per year.

Compensation Philosophy

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, relative to the marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers that allow the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee or candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or the ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

Vaccination Requirement

As mandated by Executive Order 14042, all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date unless a medical or religious accommodation is formally approved by Redwire prior to employment.

Export Control Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.