Aerospace Program Manager
Aerospace Program Manager
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Job Description
SPACEWORKS
At SpaceWorks Enterprises we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems human and robotic spacecraft as well as entry descent & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis developing commercial aerospace software prototyping spacecraft hardware components and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of Defense NASA and the commercial space sector.
THE ROLE
SpaceWorks is seeking an experienced technical program manager to drive success and pursue growth in our business areas including innovative engineering design services technical software and cutting-edge hardware products. Our program managers play a key role alongside senior leadership as we strive to build and maintain professional relationships with government and commercial clients across the aerospace industry.
Our Program Managers interact directly with the customers we serve write proposals and quotes to win new business execute both contracted and internally-funded R&D projects within their assigned portfolio and move our R&D projects toward production/sales.
A successful candidate will:
- Lead technical staff to deliver successful project outcomes in line with budget schedule and quality objectives
- Bring an ambitious approach to strengthening our corporate position and seeking opportunities for growth
- Capture new business opportunities through outward-facing engagement relationship-building and B&P
- Exhibit a can do and want to attitude - bringing an open-minded approach and a bias toward finding solutions
- Be interested in managing activities in one or more of the following focus areas:
- Modeling simulation and design of high-speed flight systems operating across a variety of flight environments
- Design development prototyping and testing of aerospace electronics and avionics systems
- Design development prototyping and testing of in-space and reentry system technologies and components
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Monitor and manage multiple projects which will include developing project milestones communicating key program metrics and supporting customer interactions
- Utilize engineering experience to provide technical reviews for engineering teams
- Use project management skills to organize budgets schedules and program plans to ensure successful project deliverables
- Interact regularly with our companys senior leadership to communicate progress goals priorities and resource needs
- Develop technical documentation including proposals white papers progress reports final reports ICDs and review meetings
- Lead Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives to develop new technologies and/or position SpaceWorks for new business opportunities
WHAT WE OFFER
At SpaceWorks we believe in cultivating a culture that offers the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. It is our firm belief that work-life balance is critical to strong happy healthy employees. As we challenge what is possible and push the boundaries of innovation we stand together as a team. Here you will find a community that is dedicated to our mission as well as your personal goals. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer to our employees -
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical telemedicine vision dental long term disability short term disability health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta GA however we do offer telework days compressed workweek options core hours and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees
- Time to reset - paid time off paid holidays and paid parental leave
- 401k company match opportunities for bonuses employee experience events throughout the year employee assistance program and more
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Project Management or Operations Management (or substantially similar)
- 3 years of related aerospace industry experience while managing projects budgets resources and timelines
- Self-starter with a passion for seeking new business development opportunities and building upon current projects
- Must be a U.S. citizen and be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
SKILLS & SOFTWARE
- Demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking with strong technical leadership skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary collaborative environment typical of a smallbusiness
- Desire to lead and manage individual contributors
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Expertise with Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint SharePoint)
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g. Jira Planner Project)
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE...
- Fundamental understanding of a broad range of aerospace disciplines and their interactions including flight mechanics structures propulsion flight software thermal management and electronics
- Skills and experience supporting and/or managing aerospace hardware development efforts
- Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting and funding opportunities (e.g. SBIR program BAAs )
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Smallbusiness experience
Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
