Program Integration Manager (PIMgr)

4M Research, Inc.$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 30 years of relevant experience
  • ITIL Certification
  • Experience with complex aerospace or government programs
  • Knowledge of systems integration and lifecycle management
  • Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or similar environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration across flight operations and systems, ground systems, and operations
  • Serve as the primary interface between PMOD, MOSSI, NASA Program Leads, and external partners
  • Drive alignment across flight, ground systems, and mission operations
  • Oversee integration of flight and ground system requirements
  • Ensure compliance with IT security and mission requirements
  • Interface with PMOD, NASA centers, and partner organizations
  • Support proposal development and planning efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical programs
  • Engagement with leading aerospace and government organizations
  • Potential for leadership involvement in cutting-edge technology
  • Cross-functional teamwork with diverse expertise
  • Exposure to complex project management and strategic oversight
Full Job Description
4M Research is looking for a detail-oriented Program Integration Manager (PIMgr) in Huntsville, AL. The Program Integration Manager (PIMgr) leads cross-functional coordination, integration, and execution across PMOD, MOSSI, and external stakeholders. This role ensures seamless communication, alignment of objectives, and successful delivery of mission-critical technical solutions across flight, ground, and operations domains. The PIMgr must evaluate, communicate, and escalate resource, schedule, technical, and safety impacts across flight systems, ground systems, operations, and affected stakeholders. And PIMgr must evaluate, document, and escalate external dependencies to effectively prioritize PMOD performance priorities for internal and external requirements. The PIMgr serves as the central integration authority responsible for aligning requirements, program mission milestones, risks, and resources across the full lifecycle (concept and development through test, readiness, and mission operations). Additionally, PIMgr provides oversight of key sublead functions including Strategic Portfolio Management, Mission Operations Integration & Test, Architecture, and IT Security. Program Integration & Leadership • Lead integration across Flight Operations and Systems, Ground Systems and Operations, IV&V, and Network teams • Serve as the primary interface between PMOD, MOSSI, NASA Program Leads (ISS, SLS, Artemis), and external partners • Ensure consistent communication of requirements, priorities, program mission milestones, and objectives • Drive alignment across flight, ground systems, and mission operations • Maintain situational awareness across all program activities • Supports PPBE development activities • Supports Procurement activities Strategic Architecture and Portfolio Management Oversight • Provide leadership to Principal Architects on overall multi-year architecture plans • Support collaboration with HP27 Principal Architects and provide guidance to MOSSI execution teams • Provide leadership to Portfolio Program Leads (PPLs) and Portfolio Project Leads • Oversee planning and execution across ISS, SLS, Artemis and related programs • Manage project milestones, budgets, and resource allocation for program (ISS, SLS, Artemis) and strategic (Modern Architectural Design, Agile, ServiceNow) activities • Ensure alignment across Systems Engineering, Development, and Operations Mission Operations Integration and Test Leadership • Oversee integration of flight and ground system requirements • Ensure consolidation of mission objectives and project requirements • Lead integrated testing across flight and ground systems • Coordinate with NASA centers, partners, and visiting vehicles • Identify system enhancements and operational gaps Technical Solution Integration • Ensure integration across design, development, testing, and operations phases • Coordinate interface management, testing, and transition to operations • Ensure compliance with IT security and mission requirements • Support IV&V activities Risk, Requirements, and Change Management • Provides insight into program-level risks and dependencies • Ensure program requirements and mission objectives are met • Manage change control and impact assessments as related to project requirements • Resolve requirement discrepancies with appropriate program counterparts Operations & Mission Support • Ensure readiness for mission milestones and launch activities • Oversee operations coordination across support activities • Support real-time mission operations environments Stakeholder Coordination • Interface with PMOD, NASA centers, and partner organizations • Ensure consistent messaging across stakeholders • Facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical teams • Communicate program status and risks to leadership Business & Contract Support • Oversee IDIQ Task Order execution • Support proposal development and planning • Identify new business opportunities • Align contract commitments with execution Other Duties • Serves as the ISS Program Lead. In this position, supports PPBE development activities for POIC, ensures ISS Program requirements, mission milestones, and required resources are available, and provides insight into ISS project risk activities • Serves as Senior Advisor on innovations, improvements, and strategic focus on cross cutting projects such as ServiceNow, Agile Process Implementation • Serves as Ground Systems lead to consolidate all activities as related to PPBE, budgets, and resources Required Qualifications • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field • 30 years relevant experience • ITIL Certification • Experience with complex aerospace or government programs • Knowledge of systems integration and lifecycle management • Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or similar environments Core Competencies • Strategic leadership • Cross-functional coordination • Stakeholder communication • Problem-solving and decision-making • Technical systems understanding Preferred Experience • Experience supporting ISS, SLS, Artemis, or similar programs • Knowledge of IT security frameworks • Experience with integrated testing and readiness • Familiarity with agile methodologies Work Location: Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Huntsville, AL United States Qualified candidates should apply online at

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