ispace Technologies U.S. is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Program Manager to report to the ispace-US Director of Programs to manage various complex technical development programs aimed at supporting a long-term vision of establishing a permanent presence on the moon! This person will collaborate closely with other Program Managers and a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and support personnel to drive the execution of various activities within lunar lander development programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team working to develop cutting edge technology advancements on the moon!
Role Responsibilities
- Program execution in various phases of the program lifecycle to include Business Development, Design, Manufacturing Integration and Test and Mission Operations
- Generate and maintain program integrated master schedule (IMS)
- Generate and maintain program budgets and forecasts, including financial, technical, and schedule risk and opportunity positions
- Responsible for all program planning and controls functions for assigned program to include schedule, Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists (SDRL's) and Risks
- Work closely with other contractors/teammates in meeting customer needs
- Ensures cost, schedule and scope are defined and properly tracked from conception to delivery
- Biased towards action – must be willing to take initiative and drive projects to closure with limited supervision
- Create order with ambiguity
- Work with limited oversight from leadership
- Recommend business solutions for day-to-day contractual challenges.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's within a STEM discipline. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience.
- 10+ years of combined experience managing complex and challenging cross-functional development programs within a highly fast paced technical environment, ideally within the Aerospace industry
- 10+ years working in a highly complex Engineering driven environment
- High sense of accountability and ownership, ability to be resourceful and deliver results with minimal direction
- Strong problem-solving and proven data driving-decision making abilities, proactively identifying critical-path actions, risks, and opportunities to accelerate progress
- Experience with both Government and Commercial Contracts; understanding of DFAR/FAR requirements is a plus
- Proven and effective executive-level briefing, writing and organizational skills and significant experience leading across multiple technical and business operations disciplines
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across global cross functional leaders
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools to include MS Project, Sharepoint, MS Teams and Atlassian Products
- US Citizens only
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based upon experience - $145,000 - $165,000. The salary range posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
- Equity/Stock options
- Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
- Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
- 401(k)
