Sr. Technical Project Manager, Ground System Test Engineering and Development

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Own and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, technical performance, and change control across the full ground system development lifecycle in accordance with the Ground System Life Cycle Procedure
• Serve as Budget Owner; develop and maintain project budgets in coordination with Finance and Accounting processes.
• Develop right‑sized capital project estimates that accurately reflect scope, complexity, and risk; refine estimates through the project lifecycle as design matures and scope is better defined
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestone schedules, and resource plans; anticipate and minimize bottlenecks and schedule risks across concurrent projects
• Act as primary project contact for internal business unit customers (New Glenn, Lunar, Engines, Test Operations); establish and manage key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
• Coordinate with Construction Project Managers to define work packages, procure necessary resources, and maintain construction schedules; engage Supply Chain and external vendors as required
• Apply engineering and technical judgment to evaluate design trades, assess technical risks, and support sound decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle
• Engage Technical Evaluation Chairs (TEC) and support checkpoint reviews including SRR, IDR, FDR, and Pre‑Activation Review (PAR).
• Track and report project performance metrics; identify issues early and develop recovery plans; communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly to the Sr. Manager and senior leadership
• Manage change control processes for design, scope, budget, and schedule changes in accordance with ground system change management procedures
• Collaborate with DSCE (hardware and software), CAD, Facilities, Safety/EHS, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain functional teams to ensure complete and compliant project execution
• Mentor junior project team members; assess team performance and contribute to process improvement efforts within the project management function

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM engineering discipline
• 8+ years of experience with advanced professional expertise managing complex, cross‑organizational engineering capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent projects with independent schedules, budgets, and stakeholders with no oversight required
• Experience as Budget Owner with delegated cost approval authority on capital or engineering projects
• Track record of leading anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and recovery plan development on project execution issues
• Experience coordinating across multiple functional engineering and support organizations (e.g., design, construction, procurement, safety, facilities) to deliver integrated systems
• Proficiency in project management tools and methods in accordance with PMBOK or equivalent industry standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to serve as primary project contact with both technical teams and senior business unit leadership
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and assess team performance in a project management context
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience managing ground system, test facility, or launch site development projects in an aerospace or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of high‑pressure and/or cryogenic fluid systems sufficient to evaluate technical risks, assess design trades, and communicate with engineering teams
• Familiarity with ground system lifecycle processes including HAZOP/PHA, PSM requirements, Pre‑Activation Reviews, and configuration management
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