Specialist Project Manager - III

Agile Space Industries, Inc.•Durango, CO

28d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Specialist Project Manager in beautiful Durango, CO to support the execution of rocket engine programs within Agile’s product portfolio. This position focuses on managing engineering and development activities as products transition from early-stage development through qualification and into full life-cycle support. Responsibilities include technical planning, schedule management, risk and issue mitigation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure technical and programmatic objectives are achieved. The role requires tracking and reporting key performance metrics across multiple concurrent projects. It also involves maintaining alignment with established program baselines, participating in formal program reviews, and contributing to governance processes in collaboration with the PMO. Success in this role depends on strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well as an understanding of project management tools and methodologies such as MS Project, Jira, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Agile or hybrid development frameworks.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of project and program management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects with significant technical, financial, and organizational impact
Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, risk management, resource planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
Proven ability to solve complex problems requiring investigation, analysis, strategic thinking, and creative solutions
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience developing and improving operational processes, systems, and organizational practices
Ability to influence decisions and gain cooperation from stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Expertise in utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Agile or hybrid development methodologies

Nice To Haves

Aerospace, defense, propulsion, spacecraft, or other highly regulated engineering industry experience
Experience managing government, commercial space, or Department of Defense programs
Experience leading large-scale development programs involving complex technical integration
Demonstrated success implementing PMO process improvements and organizational change initiatives
Experience mentoring project managers and developing program management talent
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted
Minimum of 8 years of relevant project or program management experience
Experience leading large, complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Independently leads mission-critical propulsion projects, often with tight schedules and significant technical risk.
Acts as lead interface with internal leadership and external stakeholders/customers.
Drives strategic alignment, technical prioritization, and multi-program coordination.
May own a portfolio of propulsion subsystems or upgrades.