Senior Project Manager I

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER I

Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Senior Project Manager I role reports to the Senior Engineering Manager and is responsible for delivery of development projects, with a focus on ADCS components for satellites. The successful candidate will have prior experience managing multiple development projects in aerospace or a similar industry.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Own delivery of all key development projects ensuring schedule and budget are met
• Prepare and maintain schedule, budget, resource plans
• Collaborate closely with project team to ensure alignment between schedule and assigned tasks
• Run recurring project meetings and reviews, record minutes and actions
• Provide progress updates for leadership and external stakeholders noting delays, cost increases and risks
• Maintain the project risk register in collaboration with project technical lead
• Coordinate scheduling and planning for internal and external facilities
• Monitor procurement of long-lead items and key components, and work with suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met
• Coordinate new product introduction with relevant teams (quality, manufacturing, production, supply chain) and ensure schedule is aligned with sales pipeline

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER I:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems, or aerospace engineering, or other technical engineering discipline)
• 5+ years of prior, related work experience in aerospace or similar industry
• Proficiency with project and engineering management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems, or aerospace engineering, or other technical engineering discipline)
• Experience with ECSS and NASA standards for project management
• Project management qualifications such as PMP, APMP, etc
• Direct experience in designing, developing, and testing spacecraft structures, optical systems and mechanisms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.