Senior Program Manager I/II

About the role

The Senior Program Manager I/II - New Product Development is based out of Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland. This role oversees project execution, interfaces with customers, defines internal programmatic processes, and leads decision-making strategy. The facility manufactures satellite components, including separation systems, on-orbit mechanisms, and other electro-mechanical deployables.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key risks and collaboratively prepare contingency plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry
• 5+ years of project or program management New Product Development experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree 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 III Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry
• 8+ years of project or program management New Product Development 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 process
• Outstanding problem-solving skills; adverse in various problem-solving methodologies
• Bachelor's or Master's degree 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

At Rocket Lab, we're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. 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.

Important Information

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
• For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.