Staff Technical Program Manager

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making free from technical gatekeeping where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification the team is now exploring modifications for future engines including thrust upgrades new cycles and design for mass production.

About the Role:

We are hiring a Technical Program Manager to manage our work streams as we design manufacture and test the Aeon R engines for the Terran R launch vehicle. Successful candidates in this role will analyze and drive recommendations that balance the needs of the technical teams as well as the business overall. Where there are multiple paths to choose this individual will align the team on a common pursuit. Where there are points of impasse this individual will build a bridge. High judgment strong leadership low ego and strategic influence are fundamental elements for this role.

• Timeline/Schedule: Analyze requirements resources and dependencies to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report progress towards organizational goals objectives and milestones. Facilitate team interactions and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders.
• Dependency Mapping:Identify dependencies that are critical to program deliverables and provide visibility to cross-functional teams.
• Programmatic Risk Management:Identify and manage program risks (time requirements resources dependencies etc.)
• Resource Management:Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation including headcount budget allocation and workspace needs. Ensure efficient utilization of resources to achieve program and departmental objectives.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in engineering science mathematics or related fields
• 8 years of experience working on a complex technical project as a program manager or engineer
• Experience managing programs building sustainable processes and coordinating engineering activities
• Experience leading by influence and collaborate with technical owners to establish a plan
• Experience solving complex technical problems manage ambiguity and design robust scalable solutions
• Experience communicating effectively to adjust approach across stakeholders and teams and to navigate both technical and business discussions

Nice to haves but not required:

• MBA or Advanced degree in engineering science mathematics or related fields
• Experience in launch vehicle design manufacturing test or operations

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