Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Design

Relativity Space-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Long Beach, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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We are seeking a Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Design to establish program management methodology for our design teams, coordinate with upstream and downstream partners to optimize for effectiveness and efficiency, and drive the tempo of launch vehicle design. This role will be critical in driving operational excellence across all vehicle engineering disciplines, standardizing programmatic best practices, and acting as a senior interface to leadership across Relativity Space. Success in this role will mean establishing and executing an efficient, predictable design process with smooth handoffs at upstream and downstream interfaces.

Own schedule adherence, risk management, and reporting cadence across all Vehicle Engineering design efforts
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with engineering design execution, ensuring proactive problem resolution to identify risks coming down the pipeline
Present program updates, risks, and strategic recommendations to the executive team
Establish and maintain a culture of excellence in program execution in Vehicle Engineering design
Collaborate with PMOs and department leaders across the company to integrate design schedules into a program level Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and use the IMS to understand true program critical path, escalate issues and decision points, and make recommendations on the best solutions to program issues
Establish goals and metrics to monitor operational performance and increase the predictability and efficiency of engineering work
Build the scoreboard for accountability for the engineering team
Facilitate strong communication within departments and across the program to ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders
Establish, standardize, and continuously improve program management methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices across all Vehicle Engineering design efforts

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
5+ years management or TPM experience of design teams, proven track record of success and strategic thinking while balancing conflicting priorities and goals
5+ years in a Program Management role leading a large cross-functional program, including hardware, software, and operations
Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional hardware teams from concept through delivery in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments. Seamlessly able to switch between tactical execution and 30,000-ft perspective
Proven ability to communicate with highly technical teams and helping bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams
A systems mindset: identifying program dependencies, interfaces, risks and the impact of key technical and program decisions on other teams and at company level on hardware product development

Experience with launch vehicles, propulsion systems, or aerospace hardware
PMP, MBA, Master's in engineering, science, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred
Proven ability and high confidence in presenting effectively to C-level executives and board of directors with clarity and strategic insight

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