Program Manager
Accion Systems
About Revolution Space
At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century. Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company’s future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time.
Position Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced Program Manager (minimum 15 years of experience) to lead all aspects of program execution. A Program Manager, oversees day-to-day operations, managing project teams, tracking progress against budget and schedule, mitigating risks, and ensuring smooth delivery of program objectives, often taking on specific responsibilities like budget management, schedule monitoring, or quality control, while closely collaborating with the Director of Progams to achieve overall program goals.
The position is full-time, on-site in Boston, and available to be filled immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting program planning and execution:
- Assisting in developing program plans, work breakdown structures, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Project management oversight:
- Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions to maintain project deliverables on time and within budget.
- Risk management:
- Identifying and mitigating potential program risks, tracking risk mitigation plans.
- Communication and reporting:
- Regularly communicating program status updates to stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and team members through reports and presentations.
- Team leadership:
- Providing guidance and support to project teams, assigning tasks, and managing team performance.
- Cost control:
- Tracking program expenditures, identifying cost variances, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Quality assurance:
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes throughout the program.
- Contract management:
- Collaborating with contract and procurement teams to manage contracts and ensure compliance.
- Stakeholder management:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field.
- 15 years of technical management experience
- Strong project management skills with experience in planning, execution, and monitoring
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of program management experience.
- Understanding of aerospace industry standards and regulations
- Prior experience in program management, preferably within spaceflight industry
- Eligibility and ability to obtain a government security clearance
Benefits:
- Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
- Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
- Fitness reimbursement
- 100% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
- Life insurance
- Long term / Short term disability
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.