Manager, Build (Program/Project Manager)

As a Build Manager reporting through the build management team, you will be responsible for coordinating the execution of a project across all disciplines. You will be leading project planning, recovery plans, and build execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will serve as a Manufacturing liaison between all departments at Virgin Galactic to coordinate, execute, and achieve project goals.

• Reports program status, risk assessment, and other metrics to Senior Leadership and Program Management Office (PMO) to support short term and long-term goals
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a manufacturing build plan for the program
• Provides a clear plan of action for the production team
• Coordinates efforts amongst the engineering and manufacturing departments to develop MBOM structure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to the production team
• Works with the Program Manager to deliver the project safely, on time, and on budget
• Provides conflict resolution to schedule setbacks by developing and implementing recovery plans with engineering and manufacturing
• Coordinates efforts between all manufacturing and engineering functions to properly support the build schedule by means of identifying tooling, materials, resources, planning, and product definition to ensure a seamless transition from paper to reality
• Works with production control to assure assembly flow is properly supported by all functions to deliver material and hardware on schedule

Requirement Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant Engineering, Quality, Operations, or science discipline preferred, or 10 + years of experience with product assembly build structure and integration concepts and practices
• Experience in Manufacturing Project Management
• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience with production, assembly, and systems integration teams, at least 3 of which were in a managerial role
• 3+ years of experience within an internal customer-facing role.
• Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing functions
• Excellent knowledge of component assembly, both subassembly and final top-level assembly
• Extensive experience and/or training in lean manufacturing principles and leading or participating in process improvement workshops or Kaizen events
• Strong understanding of schedule, quality, and budget relationship
• Working knowledge of configuration management practices and quality management processes
• Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems a plus
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to lead, motivate, and build teams
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, combined with a strong commercial acumen to measure the potential impact of each decision
• Excellent organizational skills, easily capable of effectively juggling and completing multiple tasks at the same time, and thrives under pressure
• Highly autonomous with effective delegation skills
• Extreme attention to detail and continual pursuit of perfection

Physical and/or Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work a Hybrid schedule, 3 days a week onsite, and be flexible to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 9 hours min.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40lbs (unassisted). 

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $96,600.00–$147,300.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. 

Export Requirements 
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace.  All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. 

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge.  This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.