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Rocket LabPosted 3 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager I

On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada

Full TimeSenior LevelLargeAerospace

Job Summary

Own delivery of all key development projects ensuring schedule and budget are met. Prepare and maintain schedule, budget, resource plans while collaborating closely with the project team to ensure alignment between assigned tasks and timelines. Run recurring project meetings and reviews, record minutes and actions, and provide progress updates to leadership and external stakeholders noting delays, cost increases, and risks. Maintain the project risk register in collaboration with the technical lead and coordinate scheduling for internal and external facilities. Monitor procurement of long-lead items and key components, working with suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met. Coordinate new product introduction with quality, manufacturing, production, and supply chain teams to align schedules with the sales pipeline.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems, or aerospace engineering, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • 5+ years of prior, related work experience in aerospace or similar industry
  • Proficiency with project and engineering management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.
  • U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems, or aerospace engineering, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • Experience with ECSS and NASA standards for project management
  • Project management qualifications such as PMP, APMP, etc.
  • Direct experience in designing, developing, and testing spacecraft structures, optical systems and mechanisms
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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