Program Manager

The Program Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership to execute all aspects of a demonstrator aircraft design-build-test program. Inclusive is leading initiatives related to process optimization, cost reduction, and quality control execution commitments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complete aircraft design cycles and builds, a proven track record of successful leadership, and a deep understanding and experience with leading a demonstrator aircraft build. The ideal candidate is equal parts technically and programmatically sophisticated.

Category: Program Management

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Founded in 1982 by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is an aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-plus year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• All aspects of the execution of a demonstrator aircraft build program, to include responsibility for the cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Contract negotiations, change management, preparing proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, specifications, and financial terms/conditions for this contract.
• Acting as the primary internal contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Interfacing with the customer on a regular basis.
• Establishing milestones and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directing the work of employees assigned to the program in the areas of technical design, manufacturing execution, and administrative support across a multitude of disciplines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience OR a master's degree with 8 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience
• Minimum of 3 years' leadership experience in a rapid prototyping environment.
• Demonstrated past performance in leading a cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and business management team across the lifecycle of the clean-sheet design-build-test of a demonstrator aircraft program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
• 5 or more years of leadership experience in a prototype team environment
• Program management experience in a defense or production industry - Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management
• Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily
• Must be able to read and understand SDS