As a Deputy LTVS Program Manager, you will contribute to the most exciting chapter of human space exploration. You will execute the program vision to develop, build, and deliver a Lunar Terrain Vehicle to the surface of the Moon by 2029, capable of carrying NASA astronauts and payloads, and establishing infrastructure on the lunar surface.
Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Program Manager in the orchestration of multiple projects key to the critical path of the program
- Manage program milestone reviews by establishing review success criteria, planning peer reviews, managing stakeholder feedback, and tracking progress
- Lead evaluation and maintenance of program schedule, budget, technical goals, and milestone readiness in collaboration with Integrated Product Team Leads and LTVS Chief Engineer
- Track key performance indicators across the program
- Interface with NASA to communicate program status and ensure program deliverables meet customer needs
- Support team scaling and organization structure development
- Improve program efficiency through refining execution processes and effectively prioritizing program-level tasking and objectives in response to new information
- Keep human safety at the forefront of all program activities
- Coordinate internal project activities and facilitate communication between project teams and supporting departments
- Lead internal meetings to align priorities, surface risks, and troubleshoot blockers
- Ensure documentation, reporting, and data are accurate and accessible to internal stakeholders
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of project management or coordination experience in a technical or engineering environment, including management of scope, schedule, and budget
- Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human spaceflight, or human-rated vehicle development
- Strong leadership history
- Ability to understand customer vision, align priorities with company objectives, and translate this information into clear programmatic goals and objectives.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
- Proven ability to work across multiple teams and balance competing priorities
- Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
- Subcontractor Management experience building a collaborative and innovative environment, establishing priorities, and driving execution within the program team
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- U.S. Person
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent
- Experience as a cost account manager
- Experience applying earned value management
- Familiarity with principles and execution of Model-Based Systems Engineering
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
- Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
- Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
- Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
- Parental leave
- Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development
