York Space Systems

Deputy Program Manager

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

$100-140k

Full Time

5 minutes ago

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Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

As a Deputy Program Manager for York, you will support the Program Manager in providing management and oversight to the production of space vehicles. Provide direct management over the program management office (PMO) that includes overall program administration, program and project governance, program quality management, cybersecurity compliance, program schedule management and RMF verification and validation. Interact and serve as a program liaison with all York Corporate business areas inclusive of Finance, Contract, Subcontracts, Human Resources, Business Development, Security, Contract Labor, Supply Chain, Production, Software and Engineering. Support the collection of data analytics and follow-on creation of program artifacts in support of Program Management Reviews. Oversee the program deliverable process ensuring on-time completion of all deliverable items to customers and internal needs. Serve as a direct interface and manage customer relationships that facilitate overall integration and collaboration with senior government employees and military members. Serves as the single point of contact for the program in the absence of the Program Manager, and directly interface with the Program Manager and the customer in communicating objectives, directions, and guidance to the team under the advisement of the Program Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Lead the team and drives the completion of program initiatives in absence of, or at the direction of the Program Manager.
Identify and understand program objectives.
Identify projects needed to achieve program objectives.
Manage resources across all projects within the program.
Communicates effectively with project stakeholders and customers.
Coordinate interdependent projects that are part of the program.
Provides reports on program performance to the PM, customer and organization leaders.
Resolve problems and delays in projects across the program.
Help to ensure collaboration among project teams as it relates to project integration and completion.

ASSIST THE PROGRAM MANAGER WITH FOLLOWING TASKS

Tracking the progress of projects and coordinating efforts across the program.
Overseeing all activities associated with the program to ensure the program achieves its goals.
Managing budget/cost, timelines, and deliverables.
Managing program risk and coordinate corrective measures.
Monitoring program activities.
Identify and assigning program team members.
Identify and manage program adherence to standards and governance.
Ensure that the program is aligned with organizational business goals and objectives.

SKILLS

Possess demonstrated ability to internally oversee and monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance for all delivered products and services.
Possess Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.
Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
Possess Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in business administration, or computer science, engineering, or a related field of study
Certification in PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) – preferred

EXPERIENCE

3+ years of related experience in program management and leading multi-functional teams.
Experience in strategic planning, including contributing recommendations with supporting data and preparing and executing action plans.
Proven proficiency in analyzing, evaluating, and overcoming program risks across multiple project teams.
Experience managing Government/Military programs.

Security Clearance: Qualify for a TS/SCI
Location: Denver Tech Center, Colorado
US Personship Required

York Space Systems 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, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.