Senior Program Manager I

Rocket Lab • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's new site in Albuquerque, NM as part of the SolAero Technologies acquisition, the Senior Program Manager I is responsible for the execution of the program lifecycle, including definition, planning, execution, and closeout for assigned programs. The PM manages program scope, schedule, and budget (including revenue forecasting, margin, and profit & loss) in accordance with customer and corporate objectives, while operating within established policies, processes, and procedures. The PM ensures overall compliance with program contract requirements and partners with management, engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality assurance to achieve compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience, including project/program management or managerial experience with implementation of large-scale, cross-functional projects in a technology environment.
• Program management experience, preferably in the solar and/or wind industries, specifically managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Experience in energy project management, financial analysis, or project financing within the solar industry is a plus, as well as a good understanding of the economics of energy projects, including capital cost, variable cost, and IRR calculations.
• Demonstrated achievements in planning, directing, and implementing complex projects on time, within budget, and with desired functionality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and WBS structures.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with space-based solar projects and technologies.
• Experience with DoD and/or NASA programs.
• Experience with a variety of contract types (firm fixed price, cost-plus, etc.).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and influential skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal point of contact for customers.
• Accountable for the entire program lifecycle, including definition, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications.
• Anticipate customer needs and manage changes in project scope, schedule, budget, and personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for and has authority over overall compliance with SolAero Technologies program requirements, including management, engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide visibility to customers on all aspects of performance.
• Define program tasks and schedules with manufacturing and provide budgets for each task.
• Interface with functional management to ensure adequate human and other resources are allocated to meet program cost, technical, and schedule requirements.
• Responsible for program Profit & Loss; interface with Finance to compile monthly reports.
• Preempt potential problems and provide effective solutions using concepts, techniques, knowledge, or processes.
• Make recommendations on leadership solutions, ensure project objectives are set, and clarify team member roles.
• Proactively manage and communicate project risks and issues.
• Recommend solutions to bottlenecks and conflicts between multiple teams/functions.
• Monitor and review team delivery for internal, external, local, and remote resources; hold team members accountable to commitments.
• Communicate project progress frequently and effectively to staff and executive levels; work within the organization to evaluate project results.
• Display a high level of critical thinking in resolving high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems.
• Ability to be broadly focused while paying attention to detail and concurrently managing multiple efforts.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization, including staff, business stakeholders, and management.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including those necessary for an executive audience.
• Exhibit strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and influential skills.
• Thrive in fast-paced, changing, and ambiguous environments.
• Proven experience with a project management methodology.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior