Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering Programs

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 196000 - 253000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Vehicle Engineering organization at Relativity Space encompasses design and hardware build as well as the analysis software CONOPs development risk management and customer-facing and regulatory activities needed to be ready for test and launch operations. We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager - Engineering Programs to lead and scale our vehicle engineering program management organization. This role will be critical in driving operational excellence across all engineering disciplines standardizing programmatic best practices and acting as a senior interface to leadership across Relativity Space. Success in this role will mean delivering Terran R Vehicle Engineering outcomes on time at the right risk posture.

About the Role:

Execution Strategy & Risk Management
- Own schedule adherence risk management and reporting cadence across all Vehicle Engineering departments
- Identify assess and mitigate risks associated with engineering program execution ensuring proactive problem resolution to identify risks coming down the pipeline
- Present program updates risks and strategic recommendations to the executive team
Cross-Functional and Strategic Leadership
- Establish and maintain a culture of excellence in program execution in Vehicle Engineering
- Collaborate with PMOs and department leaders across the company to maintain a program level Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) understand true program critical path escalate issues and decision points and make recommendations on the best solutions to program issues
Goal Tracking & Reporting
- Establish goals and metrics to monitor operational performance and increase the predictability and efficiency of engineering work - building the scoreboard for accountability for the engineering team
- Facilitate strong communication within departments and across the program to ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders
Team Growth & Development
- Build lead mentor and coach a team of TPMs to drive engineering department success
- Establish standardize and continuously improve program management methodologies tools templates and best practices across all Vehicle Engineering programs

About You:

Bachelors degree in engineering science mathematics or related fields; aerospace electrical or mechanical engineering degree preferred
5 years technical leadership experience proven track record of success and strategic thinking while balancing conflicting priorities and goals
5 years in a Program Management role leading a large cross-functional program including hardware software and operations
Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional hardware teams from concept through delivery in fast-paced high-ambiguity environments. Seamlessly able to switch between tactical execution and 30000-ft perspective
Proven ability to communicate with highly technical teams and helping bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams
A systems mindset: identifying program dependencies interfaces risks and the impact of key technical and program decisions on other teams and at company level on hardware product development

Nice to haves but not required:

Experience with launch vehicles propulsion systems or aerospace hardware
Experience building or scaling a PMO or program operations in a high-growth organization
PMP MBA Masters in engineering science mathematics or related fields or equivalent experience preferred
Proven ability and high confidence in presenting effectively to C-level executives and board of directors with clarity and strategic insight

At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity a generous PTO and sick leave policy parental leave an annual learning and development stipend and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$196000 - $253000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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Required Experience:

Manager