Program Manager DescriptionBe more than just an employee number! Join our team, the leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the small satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager to work out of its corporate office in Irvine, CA. This role is critical to the company's commitment to delivering mission success stories to our customers. As a Program Manager, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to manage the execution of customer contracts. You are accountable for delivering highly reliable space systems to Government and Commercial customers. The Program Manager owns the customer relationship, organizes internal engineering, manages external suppliers & manufacturing, and tests activities. A successful Program Manager executes on-time, on-budget delivery of their projects. The end goal of every Program Manager is to deliver affordable, high-performance space systems at an escalated pace. Key Duties and Responsibilities · Maintain project schedules, risk analysis, procurement plans, subcontract management plans, project staffing plans, and budgets (direct costs, subcontracts, travel, etc.) · Participate in customer meetings to define and refine requirements · Report program updates regularly to the executive team and our customers · Track all internal and external deliverables, prepare and present formal and informal design and progress reviews · Generate proposals/scope of work based on customer requirements · Work closely with members of their program team, technical peer teams, and program controllers to ensure our systems meet all requirements and achieve all milestones while staying within strict budgetary constraints Requirements· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences · 7+ years experience as a project lead or project manager with a demonstrated reputation for delivering unique, high-complexity systems, leading military/defense, aerospace/spacecraft programs · Proven ability to deliver on time and on-budget · Experience with rapid development projects · Ability to define and utilize metrics, develop program schedules, and control budgets to manage program activities · Demonstrated teamwork and written/oral communications skills · Ability to communicate across organizational boundaries and levels · Demonstrated employee management experience and proficiency in task management · Ability to help organize and manage a team of personnel, develop program schedules, and control budgets to meet required deadlines · Meticulous attention to detail · Per the requirement of certain facilities, the applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance and all special accesses required to work at such facilities. Preferred Experience · Master's Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or Business Administration · Five years of experience as a responsible Systems engineer on spaceflight projects · Experience with government customers and their project management practices · Concept-to-launch experience with one or more satellite missions · Experience with cost and budget-constrained programs · An active TS/SCI Security Clearance · Experience with aerospace environments (other than traditional, large prime contractors) · Understanding of satellites, space sensors, and ground systems used for space assets Benefits· Employee Equity Incentive Program · 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage · 401(K) Match · Unlimited PTO
ABOUT KORE1 Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
