About the Program Manager position
Job Description: In close collaboration with program teams, the program manager is responsible for all aspects of complex projects and programs from contracted proposal to hardware delivery. The program manager defines and directs resources, and provides leadership for programs and program teams, in addition to ensuring that program requirements, objectives, and deliverables are satisfied per contract and customer expectations.
JOB DUTIES
- Manage and execute on engineering programs from conceptual design through hardware delivery for development and spaceflight missions.
- Serve as primary interface with customers.
- Lead program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives.
- Manage engineering teams who are designing and manufacturing company products to ensure that the right product is developed to meet or exceed company's quality standard and customer expectations, and is delivered at the right time.
- Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed-down to the internal team and subcontractors.
- Track program against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives, reporting status to team on a regular basis.
- Communicate status to program team and leadership regularly.
- Resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
- Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including escalation and increased resources, as required.
- Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
- Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Work in Quality Assurance systems within the Aerospace Industry.
- Recognize, develop, and work to win potential follow-on work, increased scope, and additional programs within the appropriate program contacts.
- Develop scope of work for follow-on work, including technical requirements, schedule, and cost content.
Requirements + Skills:
- A minimum of five years’ experience as a Program Manager in the Aerospace industry. This is a firm requirement.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical or Aerospace disciplines preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Master’s in Business Administration, Systems Engineering is a bonus.
- Knowledge and experience in aerospace deployable and mechanical systems is a plus.
- Highly experienced with MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint including ability to prepare various customer presentations, documents, and reports.
- Ability to do detailed Requirements Analysis.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, rapid prototyping, electronics manufacturing, soldering, wire routing and cabling, and electronic testing and diagnostics is a plus.
- Experience managing and interfacing with suppliers and vendors, sourcing equipment, materials, and supplies is desired.
- Prior experience preparing flight documentation including end item data packages, AI&T plans and procedures, and supporting documentation.
- Capability to work within a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, professional attitude is an absolute must.
- A general understanding of different types of materials and surface coatings.
- Quality Control and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
MMA also values:
- Collaborative team players.
- Creative and resourceful problem solvers.
- Enthusiastic leaders.
- Focus on excellence.
About MMA
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA.
MMA Design is a manufacturer of precision machined custom parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry.
MMA values each employee’s unique contributions. If you are a versatile team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good interpersonal skills, this is an outstanding opportunity for you to grow your skills and responsibilities while gaining experience in designing and delivering highly engineered, precision deployable products for space applications.
Join our fun, collaborative and talented team who is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products. Please respond with resume and references. Only US Citizens may apply.
Skills Required
- At least five years of experience as an Aerospace Program Manager
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering discipline
- Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to perform detailed requirements analysis
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, professional attitude
- Quality control experience and strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Project Management Professional certification
- Master of Business Administration or Systems Engineering degree
- Knowledge of aerospace deployable and mechanical systems
- Knowledge of manufacturing, rapid prototyping, electronics manufacturing, soldering, wire routing and cabling, and electronic testing and diagnostics
- Experience managing and interfacing with suppliers and vendors
- Experience sourcing equipment, materials, and supplies
- Experience preparing flight documentation, including end item data packages and AI&T plans and procedures
- General understanding of materials and surface coatings
- United States citizenship
What We Do
MMA’s innovative, talented and agile team is passionate about creating Space Power, RF Payload and other Deployable solutions that open up a universe of possibilities for our customers. Our innovative research and development leads to the commercialization of revolutionary deployable solutions. We are in the business of forging relationships and breathing life into ideas. The solutions we bring to market have a positive impact in the world, and we firmly believe that our small company makes a huge difference. No matter what important function or high science the mission involves – whether supporting the American warfighter or finding water on the moon – we are committed to helping our customers accomplish MORE. Since 2007, we have achieved many significant milestones, including the first successful deployment and de-orbit of a space vehicle in less than 2 years with our dragNET de-orbit system. Two of the last five SmallSat missions of the year in 2018 and 2019, have been powered by MMA HaWK solar arrays -- including the first CubeSats to fly on an interplanetary mission on the Mars Cube One (MarCO) Mission. And, our P-DaHGR antenna flew on DARPA’s R3D2 mission, and demonstrated that a high capability, deployable antenna can be achieved in a very small package and in a short timeframe -- from CAD to low-earth-orbit in 20 months! Through Solutions, Exploration, Excellence and Disruption (SEEDs), MMA aims to enhance and preserve our way of life for many generations to come.
Why Work With Us
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA. Our people are our superpower. Innovation is our way of life. We know we make a difference everyday. We believe quality happens by design. We accomplish MORE for our customers. Together, we know there's nothing we can't accomplish.
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