Senior Program Manager I

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The company is looking for a Senior Program Manager I to oversee project execution, interface with customers, and lead decision-making strategy based out of their site in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Requirements

• Define program requirements (external & internal) based on customer proposals
• Analyze cost and schedule data to produce improved processes and outcomes
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks
• Maintain relationships with customers and work to build long-term partnerships
• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and consistent with business strategy and expectations.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization the objectives, status, risks, and needs for the program.
• Identify opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.
• Contributes to business unit and divisional strategy planning
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key risks and collaboratively prepare contingency plans
• Contribute to new product marketing and manufacturing plans ensuring effective programmatic controls

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option
• dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match