Strategic Project Business Manager – Space Missions

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 173,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Rideshare program

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Project Business Manager to serve as the primary financial and operational partner for a high-priority portfolio of technology tasks. You will provide financial intelligence and strategic foresight to guide decision-making and ensure mission success.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, advanced degrees with extensive experience in EVM and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience: BS with 12+ years, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
• Proven leadership of multifunctional organizations.
• Deep experience in lifecycle of complex technical projects, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Expert-level Earned Value Management, cost estimation, pricing, and project controls.
• Ability to influence sponsors and partner with executive leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Translate financial data into actionable intelligence and what-if scenarios.
• Lead cost and schedule accountability, including budget formulation and EVM.
• Serve as primary business liaison between project, customer, and executives.
• Oversee execution of complex task orders ensuring contractual alignment.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team of business professionals.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

EVM & cost estimation

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

BS in Business Administration or similar

MBA in Business Administration or similar

PhD in Business Administration or similar

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Project Business Manager to serve as the primary financial and operational partner for a high-priority portfolio of technology tasks. You will provide financial intelligence and strategic foresight to guide decision-making and ensure mission success.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, advanced degrees with extensive experience in EVM and cost controls.