As a Program Manager, you will be allowed to direct and manage multiple launch system development and launch service programs from initial customer interaction through final launch and program closeout. This position requires self-motivated, highly skilled program managers using all PM-related skills to develop and manage programs with minimal oversight and guidance on timelines shorter than usual in the industry. At any given time X-Bow is developing and upgrading multiple launch vehicles to support both internal development efforts and a diverse customer base. Expected responsibilities for this position include:

Program Management

• Develop Program Plans for individual and multiple interrelated projects encompassing acquisition strategies, overall customer requirements, cost estimates, and associated spend plans, Integrated Master Schedules, personnel requirements, initial vendor evaluations, and risk assessments
• Manage individual and multiple, interrelated projects from initial customer interactions through contract completion across all cost, schedule, and performance elements

Project Management

• Support project planning to include personnel assignments, work efforts, customer requirements, deliverables development, and tracking
• Support management of day-to-day activities of the project team, including tracking action items, status reports, customer interactions, and associated corporate taskings
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules specific to the project with the ability to capture relationships across multiple programs and projects
• Support development of customer, corporate, and program level briefings and reports

• Manage and support defined supply chain management activities related to specific program procurements

Finance and Accounting

• Manage budgets and spend plans
• Work with payroll and accounts payable

Contract Management and Procurements

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and milestones with government and commercial customers
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines with suppliers and vendors
• Manage the flow of goods and production

Integration and Proposal Management

• Support government and commercial proposal development and contract negotiations
• Support general company business development and organization

• 10 years of program and/or project management experience in the aerospace industry, preferably launch vehicle development or launch service delivery
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or at least DoD DAWIA Level II Program Management Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Management (Master's preferred)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Must be a US Persons as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR

X-Bow is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. X-Bow offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

Thank you for your interest in joining X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc., the space revolution on a solid foundation!