Program Manager II/Senior, ADCS ComponentsActive$155K

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll do

• Lead program management activities and act as the customer interface: throughout execution of ADCS Component programs that may include units in production, Non-recurring Engineering (NRE) services, or a combination of both.

• Interface with Engineering/Production/Quality teams and be responsible for: delivery of End Item Data Packages to customers in a timely manner.

• Collect inputs from Customers and internal Production team to plan production: operations at all time scales (yearly, quarterly, monthly and weekly) that complies with customer constraints and requirements. This includes:

• Yearly plans that feed procurement, facilities, and resource planning activities

• Quarterly and monthly plans that feed tactical decisions and prioritizations

• Weekly plans that inform logistics, accounting and shipping activities

What they're looking for

• On an ongoing basis, track production and inventory at a level sufficient for: estimating lead time for incoming RFQs.
• Manage onboarding and intake process for all new customers and new orders.: For international orders, manage export permit applications until completion.
• On an ongoing basis, track progress in production, procurement, shipping, and: related activities (e.g., NCRs) at a level sufficient to identify risks to customer need dates and internal revenue targets.
• Provide input on risks and opportunities to weekly, monthly, and quarterly: meetings with finance and executive teams.