Program Manager II/Senior Program Manager I

About The Role

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

New Product Development, Sr. Program Manager II/III

Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Program Manager oversees project execution, interfaces with customers, defines internal programmatic processes, and leads decision-making strategy. This Rocket Lab facility manufactures satellite components; their products include separation systems, on-orbit mechanisms, and other electro-mechanical deployables.

• Define program requirements (external & internal) based on customer proposals
• Regularly interface with Engineering leadership and systems engineer
• Maintain relationships with customers and work to build long-term partnerships
• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and consistent with business strategy and expectations
• Communicate with all levels of the organization the objectives, status, risks, and needs for the program
• Create and review technical requirements
• Identify key risks and collaboratively prepare contingency plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry, or 2+ years of product or project engineering
• New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• BS or BA in engineering, business, or a relevant field
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience following federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

Senior Program Manager I

• 5+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry, or 5+ years of product or project engineering experience in New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience (Includes minimum 1 year of Program Management Experience)
• BS or BA in engineering, business, or a relevant field
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience following federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

New Product Development, Senior Program Manager II

• 8+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry
• 8+ years of product or project engineering experience in New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• A clear understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to new products (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
• Able to facilitate continuous development and betterment of New Product process(es)
• Outstanding problem-solving skills; adverse in various problem-solving methodologies
• BS or BA in engineering, business, or a relevant field
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience following federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

What To Expect

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.