Senior Technical Program Manager, Components

About the Team:

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R's primary structures. This isn't about turning the same bolt every day; it's about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it's up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

About the Role:

• Timeline/Schedule: Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies, to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule. Create and maintain master schedules that drive the program forward.
• Goal Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report on the progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones. Facilitate strong communication within the team and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders.
• Programmatic Risk Management: Identify risks to the program across all variables (time, requirements, resources, dependencies, etc.) and serve as the primary interface between propulsion engineering and our program risk management process.
• Trades + Collaboration: Present trades on items like budget, schedule, technical risk, etc. with recommendations to help improve strategic direction of the Manufacturing program. Working closely with Manufacturing leaders to work on recommendations of trades.
• Resource Management: Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget allocation, and workspace needs. Ensure efficient utilization of resources to support program and departmental objectives.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a program management role on a complex technical project
• Experience managing programs across matrix organizations, building sustainable processes, and coordinating design releases and key engineering trades
• Experience in manufacturing - developing factories, working on CONOPS, or working closely to a build.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and design robust, scalable solutions
• Robust communication skills across numerous stakeholders and teams as well as navigating both technical and strategic discussions

Nice to haves, but not required:

• Experience with hardware product development
• Experience in high-volume operations or project management of large scale and high dollar projects.
• MBA, Master's in engineering, science, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred