Program Manager IV (Aerospace)
Senior program manager owning end-to-end execution of DoD propulsion/defense programs at Voyager Technologies: maintaining work scope, schedule, and budget; producing program documentation (IMS/IMP, earned value, CDRLs); managing subcontractors; and serving as primary customer contact. Requires 15+ years of program management, a current DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship; onsite/hybrid in
- Compensation
- $128.6K–$245.9K / yr
- Location
- Folsom, CA, remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 15+ years of program management experience, including 10 years managing DOD propulsion-related programs
- Experience generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, and Earned Value Management
- Direct experience managing large subcontracts
- Experience managing programs for U.S. Government customers
- Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
- Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR/EAR export regulations
- Travel up to 25%, including possible overnight travel within the continental US
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
- Proven ability to solve problems quickly and completely
- Overall knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs
- Management of Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements
- Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans
- Experience using Integrated Program Management Tools
- Basic understanding of solid rocket motor design and operation
Full description
Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
The Program Manager IV for Defense & National Security is responsible for management of all phases of program execution. Development of all program management related documentation such as: monthly status reports, PDR/CDR matter, program planning documentation, program management related CDRLs and presentations of program materials to relatively large technical teams and management, subcontractors, and customers.
The position reports to the Director of Advanced Technology Programs and is part of the Science & Technologies department based in Reno, NV. This role is onsite, remote or hybrid based in Reno, NV.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- Plans, directs, and monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. Responsible for the project level profit and loss.
- Defines, generates, and reviews project management related material.
- Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available for the program.
- Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure adequate direction is provided regarding budgeting and execution of program.
- Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure all program deliverables are met satisfactorily.
- Works closely with VTS management to ensure that all program risks and issues are identified early and proactively elevated and properly acted upon.
- Serves as primary customer contact for project information.
- Pursues follow-on and new business opportunities directly with customers.