Program Management Office Director

Job Expired

Long Beach, California, United States

$160-260k

Full Time

4 months ago

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE DIRECTOR

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Project Management Office (PMO) Director is responsible for maintaining high performance standards, establishing best-in-class project management methodologies, developing constructive customer relationships, and ensuring projects are executed effectively and delivered on time and within budget.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

  • Establish the PMO’s role in the organization and create a center of excellence that aligns projects with the Company’s quality standards, values and strategy
  • Develop and govern program and portfolio management processes, uses of dashboards, templates, and other tools to align project performance with Company policies and metrics
  • Practice disciplined change management, ensuring the Company’s financial and schedule objectives are protected from scope and specification creep
  • Monitor projects, programs and portfolio to ensure compliance with Company policies and standards, to ensure they are meeting schedules, budgets and quality expectations, and to ensure constructive customer relationships
  • Lead regular program management reviews that demonstrate stewardship of cost, schedule and risk.  Summarize review content for executive management briefings. Report to executive team on progress and performance of PMO
  • Manage project, program and portfolio deliverables and tasks, as needed, to drive performance that meets or exceeds the expectations established at project kickoff
  • Identify project, program and portfolio priorities, deal with challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities to executive management
  • Coach and mentor program managers and project engineers. Share knowledge and develop best practices.  Hire, develop, discipline, terminate and generally manage PMO staff
  • Serve as a primary and/or escalatory point of contact for customers to resolve issues, negotiate requirements, coordinate technical and programmatic changes, and maintain positive relationships
  • Plan and lead major customer reviews through cross-company coordination, developing and briefing technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues
  • Work with business development team to inform and assess which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment
  • Support the business development team’s capture process by contributing programmatic and operational experience, data and know-how
  • Partner with supply chain leadership to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead their realization and to ensure the satellite program supply chain is robust and prepared to support the company
  • Partner with manufacturing operations leadership to ensure their readiness to execute programs when they transition into manufacturing
  • Partner with design engineering to ensure program specifications are met and to design for cost and manufacturability
  • Partner with finance and accounting to ensure project costs are captured, appropriately segregated by cost type, reported in an accurate and timely manner, and managed effectively

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or technical discipline
  • 12+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
  • Proven record managing teams and projects in the satellite industry
  • Demonstrated successful delivery of satellite programs on time, on budget and on quality

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Ability to evaluate business development opportunities and provide valuable input into the capture process
  • Expert knowledge of project and change management methodologies, techniques and processes
  • Able to manage budget, cost and profitability
  • Demonstrated resource management skills and knowledge of program management tools and methodologies
  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with project managers, support teams, suppliers and other stakeholders
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and management of high-performing teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus 
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
  • Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. 

Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock, stock options, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits may also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.  

Base Pay Range (CA Only)
$160,000$260,000 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT 

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.   

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a 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. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

 

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. 

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

 

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