International Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Description

We are seeking a senior leader to serve as International Project Manager (Senior Project Leader - International Programs & Enterprise Architect Engineering) reporting to the Senior Vice President of Civil Systems Group (SVP CSG). CSG offers deep technical expertise and cutting-edge innovation to support the United States government and Allies to solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges within high-consequence environments. In this exciting position, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading process management and resource delivery related activities across CSG’s international portfolio with an initial emphasis on The Aerospace Corporation UK Ltd. (Aerospace UK). The range of activities spans planning, executing, integrating, and process definition and improvement responsibilities. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to define, deploy and improve business processes and operations contributing to long-term sustainable growth.

This position requires the candidate to work collaboratively with US-based functional leaders -- finance, People operations, contracts, the development directorate, technical, program development and program execution staff to fully leverage the Aerospace Corporation's business and technical capabilities in all relevant areas, including ensuring success of Aerospace UK operations. 

Work Model

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Work location for the position is Crystal City, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Technical leadership for business operations and development activities and coordinate with Subsidiary and international partners, subject matter experts, and engineering support across interdisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.
• Portfolio lead for process and resource delivery management of programs and pursuits underway initially with Aerospace UK.
• Assist Aerospace UK Managing Director and functional partners in capture and proposal planning for growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-organizational teams to identify, develop, and document corporate capabilities to address international customer needs.
• Assist the CSG SVP in planning and establishing international strategic relationships with potential partners, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical program and process management and project planning, manage implementation and resource delivery activities, and ensure timely, high quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Support Aerospace UK Managing Director to accelerate process and project management performance and enhance timeliness of deliverables, effectiveness, and sustainable growth for Aerospace UK and related international business initiatives.
• Participate in the assessment of international business opportunities and align Aerospace capabilities to address.
• Team with other Aerospace US functions and customer-facing organizations, internally and over time externally with partners and customers, to effectively partner on developing and delivering Aerospace UK and Aerospace international strategic goals.

What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Leader - International Programs & Enterprise Architect Engineering

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics.
• 15 or more years of engineering, program management, and international experience to include the United Kingdom.
• Experience in delivering on commitments for systems engineering and integration (SE&I) services and solutions to advance space capabilities and programs.
• Proven ability to organize, implement and maintain project management systems (e.g. JIRA, Open Plan, MS Project) supporting projects within the assigned portfolio.
• Ability to work within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple locations.