Senior Program Manager

Revolution Space

$170K — $255K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
  • 15 years of technical management experience
  • Strong project management skills in planning and execution
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software

Responsibilities

  • Lead program planning and execution by developing plans and resource allocation
  • Oversee project management by monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, tracking mitigation plans
  • Communicate program status updates to stakeholders with reports and presentations
  • Provide guidance and support to project teams and manage team performance
  • Track program expenditures and implement cost-saving measures
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the program
  • Collaborate with contract and procurement teams for contract management

Benefits

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and unmetered vacation
  • Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
  • 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
  • Life insurance
  • Long term / Short term disability
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Revolution Space is looking for a dynamic and growth-oriented Senior Program Manager (minimum 15 years of experience) to assist in all aspects of program execution. A Senior Program Manager is the program lead, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing project teams, tracking progress against budget and schedule, mitigating risks, and ensuring smooth delivery of program objectives, often taking on specific responsibilities like budget management, schedule monitoring, or quality control, while closely collaborating with the PMO lead to achieve overall program goals.

The position is full-time. This position can be accomplished remotely with travel ~25% of the time.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading program planning and execution: Developing program plans, work breakdown structures, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Project management oversight: Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions to maintain project deliverables on time and within budget.
  • Risk management: Identifying and mitigating potential program risks, tracking risk mitigation plans.
  • Communication and reporting: Regularly communicating program status updates to stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and team members through reports and presentations.
  • Team leadership: Providing guidance and support to project teams, assigning tasks, and managing team performance.
  • Cost control: Tracking program expenditures, identifying cost variances, and implementing cost-saving measures. Experience with earned value management systems and government cost control systems a plus
  • Quality assurance: Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes throughout the program and works closely with product assurance and mission assurance teams.
  • Contract management: Collaborating with contract and procurement teams to manage contracts and ensure compliance. FAR governed contracts a plus
  • Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field.
  • 15 years of technical management experience
  • Strong project management skills with experience in planning, execution, and monitoring
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in engineering, or a related field.
  • 20+ years of program management experience.
  • Understanding of aerospace industry standards and regulations to include FAR
  • Prior experience in program management, preferably within aerospace industry

Benefits:

  • Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
  • Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
  • 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
  • Life insurance
  • Long term / Short term disability


The pay range for this role is:

170,400 - 255,600 USD per year (Remote (United States))

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