Program Manager

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

13d•$116,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Civil & Commercial Space Division at Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip major Government and commercial missions with calibrated state-of-the-art sensors and satellites. We also provide world-class AI&T technologies and mission management. Our projects include challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, and astrophysics. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in space and contributes to monumental scientific discoveries. SDL’s Civil and Commercial Space Division is seeking applicants for project managers with backgrounds in managing and developing complex optomechanical spacecraft instrument systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day program needs for space satellite and/or sensor systems as well as rolling up their sleeves and mixing it up with the technical team. The program manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience managing space system development with an emphasis in optical/camera systems. Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. You will lead a group of several dozen engineers and support staff to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to Government and Commercial customers. A technical background along with extensive program management experience with schedules and budgets is required.

Requirements

5+ years of technical program experience
Masters in a degree field that is applicable to engineering systems, or a bachelor’s degree with an additional 5 years of experience
Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisions
Experience managing complex space system (electrical, mechanical, optical) development with loosely defined requirements
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partners
Proficiency in task management
Ability to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members
Experience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlines
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance
Must be able to travel

Nice To Haves

Technical engineering or science degree
PMP or other management credential
Experience with EVMS
Experience with DoD or NASA technical programs, including working with NASA mission principle investigators
Demonstrated success managing high tempo projects

Responsibilities

Understands and addresses customer needs and issues, usually by direct interface
Develops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teams
Pursues new business development opportunities
Leads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solution
Ensures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlines
Defines “done” and keeps the team focused on the mission
Coordinates with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contract
Assembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contract
Identifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates risks
Trades issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
Delivers the contracted result