Senior Program Manager I/ii

Rocket Lab

Tucson, AZ, United States
On-site
Manage contracts
Identify and mitigate risks
Lead teams of engineers
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Program Manager I/II to lead efforts in their Optical Systems division located in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate will manage complex technical programs related to electro-optical systems, demonstrating experience with government contracts and proficiency in project management

Job Summary

  • Manage multiple contracts, ensuring cost, risk, schedule, staffing resources, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs, addressing any issues or risks that arise.
  • Lead team(s) of engineers in planning and executing test events and resolving issues encountered, both operational and technical.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Program Manager I/II to lead efforts in their Optical Systems division located in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate will manage complex technical programs related to electro-optical systems, demonstrating experience with government contracts and proficiency in project management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage contracts
  • identify and mitigate risks
  • lead teams of engineers
  • communicate with customers
  • develop Integrated Master Schedule
  • manage Earned Value Management

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement mindset
  • high attention to detail
  • experience in dynamic roles
  • exposure to MBSE concepts
  • familiarity with environmental testing

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience (PM I)
  • 8+ years of experience (PM II)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • US Government project management experience
  • Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

US citizenship required

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