Senior Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that cost, schedule and technical objectives of a program are met. They lead efforts to develop mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems that exceed customer expectations; lead customer interactions, including conference calls, meetings and reviews; conduct project planning to determine project cost and schedules, and to identify resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops long-term business relationships through programmatic interactions with customers such as verbal (e.g. conference calls, technical interchange meetings and design reviews) and written (e.g. emails, reports and proposals) communications
• Executes project planning to determine project cost and schedules based on technical objectives, and identifies resource needs
• Tracks project costs, schedule and technical progress to ensure that cost, schedule and technical objectives of a program are met
• Ensures proper documentation of System Requirements and Contract Deliverables

Requirements

• Required Education: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Preferred Education: M.S. or MBA
• Required Experience: 5+ years engineering experience, including minimum of 2 years in Aerospace and/or Systems Engineering
• Preferred Experience: 2 or more years of experience managing teams and/or projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute projects
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Project management experience
• Technical expertise in mechanical and pyrotechnic systems
• Ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Contact Information

Karman Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.