Production Program Manager, Space
Core
Lead the seamless execution and integration of production work streams for space vehicle assembly, integration, and test (AIT) across multiple concurrent product lines.
Role type
Senior IC Production Program Manager (Space Manufacturing)
Builds
Complete space vehicles and manufacturing engineering/test operations tooling
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ownership, Critical path analysis, Risk management, KPI definition and monitoring, Production cost modeling, Vendor/partner delivery management, Gate readiness assessment, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Hardware program transition from NPI to rate production, Earned value management, Supplier contract compliance, Environmental test sequencing, Large-scale production scaling (100+ units/year)
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Own the integrated manufacturing and AIT schedule as the schedule of record; Drive week-to-week execution and recovery plans; Define and monitor manufacturing KPIs from NPI through full rate production; Build and maintain the production cost model; Serve as manufacturing counterpart to program managers and chief engineers; Own manufacturing and AIT risk register and mitigation; Integrate manufacturing engineering and test operations into the program plan; Represent production leadership in milestone reviews and customer briefings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
