Director of Program Delivery — Aerospace Propulsion Systems

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK. 

Agile Space Industries is seeking a hands-on, strategic leader to serve as our Director of Program Delivery – Aerospace Propulsion Systems in beautiful Durango, CO. Responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of our rocket engine development programs. This is not an IT or software project role. We are looking for a seasoned aerospace program leader who thrives in a hardware-centric, customer-driven environment where program delivery, cost, and schedule are critical to growth.

This role will manage a team of program and project managers, report to the COO, and play a critical part in scaling Agile’s commercial and defense propulsion programs. You will directly impact revenue by ensuring programs are executed efficiently, aligned with customer needs, and delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of complex rocket propulsion development programs, from concept through delivery.
• Drive schedule, cost, and performance accountability across programs.
• Align program goals with business growth objectives and customer contract requirements.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and grow a team of Project and Program Managers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders: Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Business Development, Contracts, and Quality.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing program leader, ensuring clear communication of milestones, risks, and deliverables.

Revenue Driven Program Delivery

• Drive programs that are critical to top-line revenue growth.
• Partner with Business Development and Contracts to develop winning execution strategies.
• Ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction to support repeat and follow-on business.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Own program risk management strategies, contingency planning, and customer escalations.
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards (e.g., AS9100, NASA, DoD).
• Lead internal and external reviews, audits, and milestone gate reviews.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related technical field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

15 years of experience in aerospace or defense program management, preferably in hardware product delivery or propulsion systems.

Proven success managing multi-million-dollar programs for DoD, NASA, or commercial space customers.

Experience with government contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM), and programmatic metrics.

Strong team leadership skills and experience interfacing with technical teams and executive customers.

PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary: $169,000-$255,000

Work Schedule: Full Time

What You'll Love About Us:

100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave

The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.

Employee referral program

Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities.  In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.