Sr Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Hardware

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 166000

Posted on: Yesterday

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 owns the hardware that makes up the Terran R launch vehicle through the full life cycle from design through build qualification and flight. The team also owns the analysis software CONOPs development risk management and customer-facing and regulatory activities needed to operate Terran R successfully.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to support vehicle hardware design and development. Successful candidates in this role will analyze problems and drive recommendations for decisions that balance the needs of technical teams and the business overall actively manage schedules proactively identify programmatic risk and implement mitigation plans collaborate with senior management to communicate change and manage resources implement Program Management strategies for the launch service the vehicle and the supporting enterprise toolsets and drive alignment across all company functions by coordinating teams through clear and regular communication. When there are multiple paths to choose this individual will help align the teams on the best path to a common goal. Where there are points of impasse this individual will build a bridge. Keen judgment and strong leadership by influence are foundational elements for this role.

Timeline/Schedule: Analyze requirements resources and dependencies to create a reliable timeline for vehicle hardware delivery and rally the team to meet it. Create and maintain master schedules that drive the program forward
Risk Management: Identify assess and mitigate risks associated with program execution ensuring proactive problem resolution to address risks coming down the pipeline
Process Improvement:Spearhead the creation and continual refinement of effective lightweight processes that help the team work more efficiently and improve collaboration between teams. Build buy-in within the team and key partners to implement processes effectively
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 support program and departmental objectives
Goal Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report on the progress towards organizational goals objectives and milestones. Facilitate strong communication within departments and across the program to ensure transparency in program status for all relevant stakeholders

About You:

Bachelors degree in engineering science mathematics or related fields; aerospace electrical or mechanical engineering degree preferred
5 years experience in a program management role on a complex technical hardware project; prefer experience with software and operations as well
Experience managing programs across matrix organizations building sustainable processes and coordinating design releases and key engineering trades
Proven ability to deliver complex hardware programs
Proven ability to lead by influence and collaborate with technical owners (engineering supply chain manufacturing test and launch) to establish a plan without crowding out their ownership

Nice to haves but not required:

Experience with launch vehicles and aerospace hardware
Strong executive presence including ability to drive clarity and action across all levels within the company
Experience and measurable evidence of solving ambiguous problems including the introduction of new tools and processes
PMP MBA Masters in engineering science mathematics or related fields or equivalent experience preferred

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:

$130000 - $166000 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