Senior Technical Project ManagerDecatur, Alabama (On site)
Job OverviewHelp shape how a rocket factory delivers its most demanding technical work. Aurex is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to support ULA in Decatur, leading complex projects that span engineering disciplines and production teams. You will work through competing priorities, guide recovery decisions and mentor project leaders. This is an opportunity to bring seasoned judgment to the point where development plans become manufacturing capability and flight hardware.
ULA's new Centaur upper stage for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will be built in Decatur, with about 50% more propellant capacity to support future Artemis missions to the Moon.
The Opportunity- Lead complex technical projects and coordinate interdependent work packages from definition through delivery.
- Build integrated execution plans; guide scope, schedule, budget and resource tradeoffs with customer stakeholders.
- Resolve risks and cross-team dependencies; present decision options and recovery plans to program leaders.
- Maintain disciplined quality and systems engineering practices; mentor project managers and improve execution methods.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and at least 12 years of relevant technical project or program experience; target 12-16 years.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex engineering or manufacturing projects with significant interdependencies.
- Strong risk management, technical problem solving and stakeholder communication; proficiency with Microsoft Project and Office.
- Ability to support extended hours, weekends or off shifts as needed.
Preferred QualificationsAerospace hardware development or production; PMP certification; earned value management; Six Sigma improvement leadership; experience mentoring project leads.
How You Will Be RewardedThe salary range for this role is $165,000-$240,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
The posted salary range represents Aurex's good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position. The specific salary offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, and job-related qualifications.
Location: Decatur, Alabama (On site)
