Senior Project Manager

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!