Project Manager, Airframe

As a Project Manager supporting our Airframe Team, you will be responsible for successfully supporting the Airframe development program for Spaceship Delta. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, integration, and execution of programs/projects associated with the ensuring successful completion of development, verification (Qualification and Flight Test), and transition into service. As the key member of a Program Team you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to integrate engineering disciplines, functions and suppliers to successfully execute while preparing to scale vehicle operations to support improved flight cadences meeting the demand our new industry. As we prepare the Delta program for its transition into Commercial Service, you and your team will be required to support the Entry Into Service process and transition in to commercial operations as we launch Delta into our Spaceline. Your responsibilities will include the development and deployment of Program Management processes and tools in collaboration with the Program & Business Operations Team. In addition, you will be accountable for leading the development of program plans, including baselining, and execution within the approved baseline cost, schedule, and scope. This includes accountability for developing a cross functional team to ensure programs are executed in accordance with the gated product life cycle and Program Management processes ensuring the achievement program and business goals.

Responsibilities
 

• Ensure that the overall Airframe business objectives are being successfully realized in the development efforts of the Delta Airframe development program
• Develop and maintain a detailed program plan or Integrated Master Schedule which is aligned with the vehicle programs and related program planning and control tools
• Execute the approved projects/programs with accountability for cost, scope, and schedule against the approved program baseline and provide program updates as required by the executive team
• Develop and lead risk management process including proactively maintaining and tracking program risks and opportunities and providing mitigation plans as needed
• Leveraging your experience to help the Virgin Galactic team develop and deploy program processes aligned with Program Management best practices
• Regularly report to executive leadership, internal and external customers, and the wider organization the team’s performance in the areas of quality, scope, cost, and schedule

• Lead by example through Virgin Galactic’s values, communicating with respect in a straight-up way fostering transparent, and open communication.
• Apply technical and functional expertise coupled with leadership skills, program management tenacity with an unwavering commitment to quality of work products and the evolution of our tool kit, ensuring the successful advancement of human spaceflight
• Ability to develop the framework and construct that enables detailed program planning create the roadmap to successful execution, including the development and management of leading program indicators
• Work with other company leaders in engineering, manufacturing, and support organizations to gather history and experience to inform project planning and steering
• Review detailed development, engineering and manufacturing plans and ensure cross functional integration and alignment
• Proactively maintain and track program risks and opportunities and provide mitigation plans as needed
• Regularly report to executive leadership and the broader organization the projects status and performance
• Build and develop an Integrated Program Team (IPT) that supports the portfolio, including crafting and implementing an appropriate operating system to support and ensure program execution
• Experience managing supplier program performance as part of the integrated team
• Lead program reviews, including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Variance Reviews/Reporting, Monthly Program Management Reviews and others as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical discipline (Bachelor of Science) from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of industry experience in progressive technical and leadership roles
• Energetic, passionate and organized program leader ready to lead a project through the full lifecycle
• Experience with Aerospace development, transition into production, and entry into service.
• Demonstrated success managing aerospace projects ideally with a focus on Supplier Project Management.
• Experience providing leadership and management for multidisciplinary teams of engineering, manufacturing, and business support personnel
• Experience with complex supply chain management, production of aerospace vehicles, and component manufacturing
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities as well as a disciplined production setting
• Experience with logic linked scheduling, Cost Account Management, budget management, and reporting
• Experience with IMP/IMS, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Configuration Control, and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities as well as a disciplined flight operations setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Execute strategic goals and objectives in support of the overall company goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• PMP Certification
• Masters Degree
• Primavera (P6) Experience
• Six Sigma Training and Certification

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $132,100.00–$201,550.00. 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

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. 

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