Program Manager

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Program Manager with at least 5-years of experience to lead an integrated team. This role is responsible for program execution including program cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction, while providing program leadership to both internal and external customers. Essential duties and responsibilities: Lead an integrated product team through defined phases in a program lifecycle Develop budgets and schedules for managing assigned programs Responsible for cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction Make final decisions that affects cost and/or schedule constraints Work closely with our customer interface to ensure routine and appropriate communications and timely delivery of contract deliverables Implement program management tools, as needed, to facilitate program execution Contribute to developing statements of work, establishing program review gates, setting milestones with applicable entry and exit criteria, and evaluating subcontractor capabilities Work with the procurement team to ensure subcontractors are delivering products on deadline and within budget Evaluate risks and mitigation plans to determine adequacy and effectiveness Lead the creation of proposals Contribute to the company business plan with forecasts of schedule, budget, and personnel Regular and comprehensive communication to the Sr. Director, Programs Travel, as needed, to support the company and program Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: aerospace program management, subcontracts and procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration, ground systems Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with subcontractors Experience with prototype manufacturing or low-rate production Experience with risk management Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS level Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Preferred: Experience with government agencies (customers and regulatory) Experience with air-launch programs Launch vehicle and/or aircraft integration experience Large transport category or military aircraft operations experience Experience with classified programs and working in a classified environment Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Required computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) MS Project Project management tools Education/experience/certifications Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) or higher in a Business Management/Business Administration and/or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution and 5-plus years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience Special remarks regarding work environment Travel estimated to be approximately