Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Development, Space
Skills
- Program and project management across complex, multi-product engineering programs.
- Deep familiarity with product lifecycle phases, manufacturing readiness, and concurrent/co-design engineering principles.
- Ability to create and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and drive cross-functional milestone alignment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Risk identification, mitigation planning, and execution to close manufacturing risks.
Responsibilities
- Introduce, socialize, and implement the Manufacturing Development Process (MDP) across the Space Business Line and cross-functional partners (Design, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Configuration).
- Create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) aligning manufacturing milestones across 5–7 product lines and functional teams with emphasis on Spacecraft Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T).
- Track manufacturing readiness and risks over time; synthesize engineering and production data to identify and escalate risks and drive risk buydown plans to closure.
- Facilitate phase-gate evaluations with Manufacturing Engineering teams, shape presentation content, and guide stakeholder messaging on readiness and lessons learned.
- Support facility buildout and transitions from development to production facilities, and guide teams through build cycles from Concept/Prototype to Low Rate and Full Rate Production.
- Develop and deploy business processes, templates, and best practices; establish accountability, prioritize deliverables, and monitor action-item closure across teams.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, systems engineering, or related field preferred.
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) or relevant professional certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP) are advantageous.
- Ongoing professional development and training relevant to manufacturing and program management recommended.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for US employees with low or no employee cost.
- Life and disability insurance covered by company; generous PTO and caregiver/wellness leave, holiday hiatus in December.
- Family planning support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage) and mental health resources including therapy and coaching.
- Retirement savings (401(k)/Roth and other options in US) and region-specific pension/superannuation plans.
- Professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, relocation assistance (role eligible), and competitive equity grants for full-time employees.
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