Program Manager

We’re working with a growing space technology company looking for an experienced Spacecraft Program Manager to lead a key spacecraft program from development through delivery.

This is a highly visible role sitting at the center of engineering, production, supply chain, finance, customers and subcontractors. You’ll take ownership of complex program schedules, budgets, risks and deliverables while acting as a primary customer-facing representative.

The role would suit someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex technical programs, can confidently work across multiple teams, and has a strong track record of delivering hardware-focused programs in demanding environments.

What you’ll be doing:

- Leading program schedules, resource plans, budgets, procurement plans and risk management

- Managing government customer relationships, contractual requirements and formal program deliverables

- Coordinating technical interchange meetings and program reviews

- Managing subcontractors and suppliers, including statements of work and critical-path deliveries

- Working closely with engineering, R&D, production, supply chain and finance

- Tracking and reporting labor and material spend, forecasts and overall program performance

- Identifying program risks early and presenting clear options and recommendations to leadership

- Supporting detailed production planning and customer meetings

- Maintaining compliance with relevant government policies and security requirements

What we’re looking for:

- 10+ years of experience within a high-technology or engineering environment

- Strong program or project management experience involving complex technical products

- Demonstrated experience managing government contracts from capture/proposal through execution and closeout

- Experience managing programs involving significant subcontractor or supplier activity

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline

- Experience with program planning, earned value management, risk management, schedule management and financial controls

- Familiarity with tools such as Wrike, MS Project and Excel

- Strong customer-facing, leadership and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to influence and coordinate teams without direct authority

- U.S. citizenship

Experience within aerospace, defense, satellites, spacecraft operations or propulsion systems would be particularly valuable.

Benefits include:

- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

- Company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance

- 401(k) with employer match

- Flexible schedule

- Unlimited vacation

If you’ve led complex aerospace or defense programs and enjoy operating at the intersection of customers, engineering and delivery, I’d be keen to speak with you.

Message me directly to learn more.