Program Manager, Hypersonic Vehicle

The posting, as Stratolaunch wrote it

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

To achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Program Manager with at least 10 years of relevant experience. This visible leadership role is responsible for the successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary programs, including strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and is responsible for all aspects of program delivery and organizational growth. The role spans the design and development, manufacturing, and flight test of a fleet of next-generation reusable hypersonic test vehicles. A candidate for this role must be comfortable leading cross-functional teams in a strong matrixed environment, driving the execution of a high-complexity technical project. A strong candidate will have a strong sense of urgency and will be able to make difficult programmatic decisions in an environment where not all the desired information is available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead strategic program initiatives and present clear and concise information in executive forums, customer engagements, and internal leadership meetings
• Mentor, coach, and develop program managers and team leads across the program

Program Oversight & Execution

• Oversee execution of multiple, concurrent programs with full responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
• Own and maintain a positive customer relationship by producing results
• Drive the adoption of advanced program management processes, tools, and best practices
• Make high-impact decisions affecting program direction, resource allocation, and risk posture
• Lead program forecasting and budgeting activities, ensuring accurate financial planning and alignment with organizational goals
• Manage revenue recognition and contract invoicing processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and timely billing
• Monitor and report on program financial performance, proactively addressing variances and risks

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

• Partner with executive leadership and department heads to define long-term program strategies, business plans, and growth opportunities
• Lead the development of new business proposals, capture strategies, and customer engagement plans
• Identify and pursue opportunities for program expansion, technology insertion, and process improvement

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for k

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Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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