Technical Project Manager III – Lunar Permanence

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Lead Technical Project Manager to oversee RF component development for lunar vehicle programs. You will drive technical project management, product maturation, and organizational development to deliver cost-effective solutions on schedule.

Responsibilities include establishing baselines, preparing program reviews with senior management, coordinating with IPTs and vendors, and ensuring compliance and risk management through Agile planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering operations related to avionics/electronics new product introduction.
• Experience with MS Project and Jira.
• Experience with design/build/test project methodology, including critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project management for RF component development.
• Apply project management, technical product maturation, and organizational development expertise to create efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Support development and maintenance of technical, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Prepare for and support program reviews with Lunar vehicle and program management.
• Establish and maintain the Lunar vehicle meeting and review operating rhythm.
• Develop plans to meet deliverables and manage technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk metrics.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to manage RF hardware procurement, development schedules, and technical compliance.
• Coordinate with RF Systems Director, IPTs, and supporting Blue Origin business units.
• Monitor progress, budget, schedule, deliverables, and risks; recommend changes.
• Communicate progress through program management reviews and long-term forecasting.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Agile-Based Planning

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

• Lead technical project management for RF component development projects supporting Blue Origin's Lunar Vehicles
• Apply project management, technical product maturation, and organizational development expertise to create efficient, cost-effective solutions for Lunar landers
• Support development and maintenance of technical, cost, and schedule baselines
• Prepare for and support program reviews, including reviews with Lunar Permanence Senior Management
• Establish and maintain the Lunar vehicle meeting and review operating rhythm
• Develop plans to meet deliverables and manage technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk metrics
• Contribute to RF Systems product roadmaps and technology integration for program milestones and future derivatives
• Partner with internal and external customers to understand and shape mission needs
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to manage RF hardware procurement, development schedules, and technical compliance
• Coordinate with the RF Systems Director, IPTs, and supporting Blue Origin business units
• Monitor technical progress, budget, schedule, deliverables, and risks; recommend changes to Lunar RF Systems and Vehicle Directors
• Communicate progress through program management reviews, finance reviews, long-term forecasting, and project deep dives
• Ensure products are designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered efficiently
• Support Agile-based planning and execution
• Collaborate with other RF Systems Technical Project Managers to establish best practices and streamline processes across IPTs
• Work with NASA and National Team Partners on the Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar Development program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in engineering operations related to avionics/electronics new product introduction
• Experience with MS Project and Jira
• Experience with design/build/test project methodology, including critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management
• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Technical assessment as part of interviews
• Background check required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technical project management for RF component development, with a focus on cost-effective solutions and efficient project execution. Proficient in managing technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk metrics while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Project Management
• RF Systems Development
• Agile-Based Planning
• Cost Account Management
• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Engineering Operations
• New Product Introduction
• Critical Path Scheduling
• Requirements Management
• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• People Management

Industry Keywords

• Avionics
• Electronics
• Lunar Vehicles
• NASA
• Human Landing System

Tools & Technologies

• MS Project
• Jira