Portfolio Mission Senior Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

3d•$178,000 - $265,000•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. Millennium-Space Systems is looking for a Space Portfolio Mission Director who will ensure the overall portfolio’s mission success by leading each program through integration with the ground segment, launch preparation and on-orbit operations. This position requires knowledge and oversight of multiple engineering disciplines, ability to adapt to changing timelines and communication with multiple stakeholders, customers and partners.

Requirements

20+ years of Spaceflight Mission Operations experience
10+ years previous experience in project management or leadership roles
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace or systems engineering or related technical engineering field
Master's degree in aerospace, aeronautical or related engineering degree and 18+ years of experience
Previous experience with Department of Defense, Department of War, USAF or USSF acquisition programs
Demonstrated experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners and customers (internal & external)
10+ years previous experience with overseeing the integration of aerospace vehicles with software-intensive command and control systems
10+ years previous experience with the management of assembly, integration and/or testing of aerospace vehicles or systems of comparable complexity
10+ years previous experience operating or managing the operations of remote-piloted aerospace vehicles

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, track and update schedules and baselines of each of the portfolio’s programs
Coordinate the portfolio’s integration schedules and activities with the Company leadership, internal team leaders and external customers, partners and stakeholders.
Own each program’s contractual responsibilities starting at delivery of hardware, continuing through launch and ending at vehicle disposal
Establish, manage and lead teams of direct reports and matrixed support personnel in accomplishing portfolio objectives
Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan
Oversee the integration of space portfolio space vehicles to their host vehicles and launch vehicles
Manage the integration of space programs into their respective ground systems
Coordinate, manage and oversee system tests, including pre-launch and on-orbit testing
Ensure space portfolio space vehicles are ready to deploy, operate and satisfy mission objectives
Ensure space programs are ready to conduct launch, on-orbit and mission operations
Manage the overall operations of on-orbit space portfolio vehicles