Senior Project Manager

Are you a results-driven Project Manager with experience in aerospace, systems engineering, and product development? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects? We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee mission-critical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and technical project expertise. �� Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management Excellence

• Own and drive project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide detailed project reporting to leadership, key stakeholders, and project teams.
• Manage scope creep by proactively handling change requests and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Capture lessons learned throughout project life cycles to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Follow and enforce company-defined project management processes and best practices.
• Support proposal development with input from technical and financial teams, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Oversee supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring supplier performance meets project goals.
• Support PMO operations and help refine company-wide project management methodologies.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead cross-functional teams (technical & project staff) to define project scope, tasks, and deliverables.
• Train, mentor, and develop project management staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Evaluate team performance, addressing resource constraints to ensure optimal functionality.

Additional Responsibilities

• Exemplify the core values of Integrity, Respect, and Humility.
• Be a self-starter with a hands-on, problem-solving mentality.
• Effectively manage time, lead teams, and drive innovation.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

�� Required Qualifications ✅ Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, or Business (Master’s preferred).

✅ Experience:

• 5-10 years of project/program management, project engineering, systems engineering, or product development experience.
• Strong project management framework, tools, and software experience.
• Experience with government and commercial aerospace customers (familiarity with launch vehicles & payloads preferred).
• Hands-on experience with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or space-based platforms/payloads.

✅ Certifications & Licenses:

• PMP certification required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher required.

✅ Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with biological or chemical processes, lab principles, and techniques is a plus.

✅ Key Competencies & Skills:

• Critical & Strategic Thinking
• People Leadership & Team Building
• Decision-Making & Risk Management
• Business Acumen & Attention to Detail
• Strong Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Adapts to Change & Problem-Solving Attitude

�� Why Join Us? ✅ Exciting Projects - Work on cutting-edge aerospace and engineering initiatives.✅ Leadership Role - Lead high-impact, mission-critical projects.✅ Career Growth - Expand your expertise in project & program management.✅ Collaborative Culture - Work with top engineers, scientists, and executives. �� Ready to lead groundbreaking projects? Apply now