Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and execute projects from concept to completion, ensuring all phases are effectively managed. This role requires a hands-on approach to planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination while maintaining project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience working with government and commercial aerospace customers, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Develop, oversee, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Provide detailed project reporting to key stakeholders and leadership teams, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Proactively manage and mitigate scope creep, ensuring project boundaries are clearly defined and change requests are effectively handled.
- Capture and document lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle to drive continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
- Adhere to company-defined project management processes and best practices.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships, ensuring project requirements are met and expectations exceeded.
- Support the creation of comprehensive project proposals, incorporating inputs from technical and financial stakeholders.
- Manage external suppliers, including defining statements of work, negotiating contracts, and ensuring performance aligns with project goals.
- Assist leadership in enhancing PMO operations and maintaining company-wide project management methodologies.
People Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of tasks, schedules, technical direction, and levels of effort.
- Mentor and coach project management staff, fostering professional development and growth.
- Continuously assess team performance and resource allocation, working with senior management to optimize project execution.
Additional Responsibilities
- Uphold company values of Integrity, Respect, and Humility.
- Exhibit a proactive, hands-on, and results-driven approach to project execution.
- Demonstrate strong time management and leadership capabilities.
- Travel up to 30% as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination within the organization.
Qualifications & Competencies
Education
- Required: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computer science/engineering, mathematics, or business.
- Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent.
Experience
Required:
- 5-10 years of experience in program/project management, project engineering, systems engineering, or product development.
- Experience with project management frameworks, tools, and software.
- Experience working with government and commercial aerospace customers.
- Familiarity with launch vehicles and/or payload development.
- Hands-on experience with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or other space-related platforms and payloads (design, build, test, analysis, launch, operation, etc.).
Preferred:
- Familiarity with biological or chemical processes and basic laboratory principles.
Certifications & Licenses
- PMP certification required.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher required.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Critical & Strategic Thinking
- People Leadership & Team Development
- Decision Making & Problem-Solving
- Adaptability to Change
- Attention to Detail
- Business Acumen & Financial Oversight
- Strong Communication Skills (Technical & Non-Technical)
- Enthusiastic and Proactive Attitude
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and make a significant impact in the aerospace sector. If you are a highly motivated project leader with a passion for delivering excellence, we encourage you to apply!