Program Manager - NuSpace

Applied Aerospace & Defense

$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
  • Proficient in MS Office or Google Workspace applications.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR regulations.
  • Degree and experience in engineering or related fields preferred.
  • 5+ years practical experience in high-mix manufacturing is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Track, report, and manage the overall program schedule and activities.
  • Communicate program schedule and developments to the customer effectively.
  • Manage multiple programs and drive critical tasks to completion.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure schedule clarity and alignment.
  • Identify blockers in the schedule and propose solutions.
  • Coordinate with engineering and operations to plan new product timing.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth within a dynamic company.
  • Work in a rapidly expanding sector of the space industry.
  • Engagement with both established and emerging tech companies.
  • Contribute to innovative projects that push industry boundaries.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-departmental coordination.
Full Job Description
Description

It is an exciting time at NuSpace as we continue to grow as part of the PCX family. We are a key supplier to the space industry, providing engineered solutions for satellites, launch vehicles, spacecraft and other applications. Our customers include established giants and up-and-coming companies. Together, we are expanding the boundaries of the field.

We are looking for people who want to help build and deliver high-quality products in this fast-paced market. We are a growing company with a solid history and an expanding pipeline of business. We want people who can jump in, get things done, and grow with us.

The Program Manager is responsible for multiple programs, in both development and production phases. This critical role is part of the management team in a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for tracking, reporting, and managing the overall program schedule as well as activities in the customer's statement of work.

- Effectively communicates program schedule/developments to the customer utilizing strong communication and organization skills.

- Manages multiple programs and successfully drives critical path items to completion by advocating for the customer across internal departments.

- Works with internal teams to ensure schedule clarity and alignment

- Communicates actions needed to support the schedules. Identifies blockers and suggests solutions.

- Work with engineering, operations and management to plan timing of new product introductions.

Compensation Range:

This position falls into a pay range with a minimum of 120-160K. Bonus potential TBD.

Position Requirements

Characteristics:

- Hands-on and eager to make plans become reality.

- Able to work with all departments of the company to ensure program daily tasks are completed.

- Highly functional in a dynamic, challenging environment.

- Collaborative and curious in nature, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

- Available to support multiple shifts and work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in mechanical engineering from four-year college or university and 5+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

- Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace applications.

- U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Degree in engineering or related fields, and experience with technical products.

- 5+ years of practical experience in manufacturing, especially in a high-mix environment.

- Skilled with spreadsheets, project management software.

- Knowledge of aerospace industry.

Shift
-not applicable-

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Long Beach

Category
Program Management

Req Number
PRO-26-00008

Position
Program Manager - NuSpace

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
2

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)
Jacqueline Cadena

This position is currently accepting applications.

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