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Manager II, Program - SpaceVacco Industries • South El Monte, CA, United States
Manager II, Program - Space

Manager II, Program - Space

Vacco Industries • South El Monte, CA, United States
2 days ago
Salary
$122,543.00–$167,487.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Mgr. II, Program

Location: South El Monte, US, 91733 Company: VACCO Industries Pay Range: $122,543.00 - $167,487.00

Position Summary: The Program Manager II is responsible for leading mid-scale aerospace or space programs from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery of technical, cost, and schedule commitments. This role requires strong program execution discipline, proactive risk management, and exceptional coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality. The Program Manager II serves as the primary interface with customers and is accountable for maintaining alignment with contractual requirements and internal business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day execution of assigned programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), budgets, and program management plans.
  • Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to track performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions.
  • Manage risks, issues, and opportunities; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work products, hardware, tests, and documentation.
  • Serve as the primary customer point of contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring timely communication.
  • Prepare and present program status reports, technical reviews, customer briefings, and internal leadership updates.
  • Support proposal development including scope definition, cost estimates, schedule creation, and risk assessment.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational processes, industry standards, and all contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, or related technical field.
  • 57 years of relevant experience managing aerospace, defense, or space system programs.
  • Strong technical acumen sufficient to manage engineering deliverables, hardware builds, and system integration activities.
  • Experience with space hardware development or system integration.
  • Direct experience with EVMS and applying earned value principles to track program performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to customers and leadership.
  • Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP certification or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
  • Experience with government or defense programs, space hardware development, or system integration efforts.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, configuration management, and product lifecycle processes.
  • Experience developing proposals or leading new business activities.

Competencies:

  • Program execution discipline
  • EVMS proficiency
  • Communication and customer engagement
  • Risk and issue management
  • Analytical decision making
  • Leadership and collaboration

Work Environment & Travel: 100% on-site work required. Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, or test facilities (515%).

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