Program Director - Aerospace Ground Equipment
Company: Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.
Location: Tustin
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Who we are
Virgin Galactic, www.VirginGalactic.com (NYSE: SPCE), recognizes
that the answers to many of the challenges we face in sustaining
life on our beautiful but fragile planet, lie in making better use
of space. Sending people to space has not only expanded our
understanding of science, but taught us amazing things about human
ingenuity, physiology, and psychology. From space, we are able to
look with a new perspective both outward and back. From space, the
borders that are fought over on Earth are arbitrary lines. From
space, it is clear that there is much more that unites us than
divides us.
"We are at the vanguard of a new industry determined to pioneer
twenty-first century spacecraft, which will open space to everybody
- and change the world for good." -Sir Richard Branson, Founder,
Virgin Galactic
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite
your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are
exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make
things happen - apply today!
Your Mission
As a Program Director, responsible for Aerospace Ground Equipment,
you will be responsible for planning, integration, and execution of
programs/projects ensuring successful development, validation,
verification and transition into service of Aerospace Ground
Equipment for all vehicles in our Space Flight System fleet. You
will be the leader of the Integrated Product Team for Aerospace
Ground Equipment on the various vehicle Program Teams as well as
Operational Team supporting Missions and Safety. The vehicles, in
the Space Flight System fleet, include Spaceship 2 (VSS Unity),
Spaceship 3 (VSS Imagine/Inspire), Spaceship Delta and Motherships
(VMS Eve). The establishment and integration of the Aerospace
Ground Equipment team in to these vehicle programs will require
leadership through all phases of the life cycle including vehicle
build/manufacturing and readiness for Entry Into Commercial
Service. Your responsibilities wlll include the development and
deployment of Program Management processes and tools in
collaboration with the Program & Business Operations Team. In
addition, you will be accountable for leading the development of
program plans, including baselining, and execution within the
approved baseline cost, schedule, and scope. This includes
accountability for developing a cross functional team to ensure
programs are executed in accordance with the gated product life
cycle and Program Management processes ensuring the achievement
program and business goals.
* Develop and maintain a detailed program plan or Integrated Master
Schedule which is aligned with the vehicle programs and related
program planning and control tools for all products in the
portfolio
* Execute the approved projects/programs with accountability for
cost, scope, and schedule against the approved program baseline and
provide program updates as required by the executive team
* Develop and lead risk management process including proactively
maintaining and tracking program risks and opportunities and
providing mitigation plans as needed
* Leveraging your experience to help the Virgin Galactic team
develop and deploy program processes aligned with Program
Management best practices
* Regularly report to executive leadership, internal and external
customers, and the wider organization the team's performance in the
areas of quality, scope, cost, and schedule
* Develop and lead a team of Program Managers dedicated to
transforming and scaling the first Spaceline for Earth
Job Responsibilities:
* Lead by example through Virgin Galactic's values, communicating
with respect in a straight-up way fostering transparent, and open
communication.
* Apply technical and functional expertise coupled with leadership
skills, program management tenacity with an unwavering commitment
to quality of work products and the evolution of our tool kit,
ensuring the successful advancement of human spaceflight
* Ability to develop the framework and construct that enables
detailed program planning create the roadmap to successful
execution, including the development and management of leading
program indicators
* Work with other company leaders in engineering, manufacturing,
and support organizations to gather history and experience to
inform project planning and steering
* Review detailed development, engineering and manufacturing plans
and ensure cross functional integration and alignment
* Proactively maintain and track program risks and opportunities
and provide mitigation plans as needed
* Regularly report to executive leadership and the broader
organization the projects status and performance
* Build and develop an Integrated Product Team (IPT) that supports
the portfolio, including crafting and implementing an appropriate
operating system to support and ensure program execution
* Assign and prioritize projects/program within the portfolio
* Experience managing supplier program performance as part of the
integrated team
* Lead program reviews, including Integrated Baseline Reviews
(IBR), Variance Reviews/Reporting, Monthly Program Management
Reviews and others as required.
What you bring
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical
discipline from an accredited institution
* 10+ years of industry experience in progressive technical and
leadership roles
* Energetic, passionate and organized program leader ready to lead
a project through the full lifecycle
* Experience with Aerospace Ground Equipment or Ground Support
Equipment development and deployment
* Demonstrated success managing aerospace projects ideally with a
focus on Supplier Project Management.
* Experience providing leadership and management for
multidisciplinary teams of engineering, manufacturing, and business
support personnel
* Experience with complex supply chain management, production of
aerospace vehicles, and component manufacturing
* Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a
complex product development environment with multiple priorities as
well as a disciplined production setting
* Experience with logic linked scheduling, Cost Account Management,
budget management, and reporting
* Experience with IMP/IMS, risk management, configuration
management, requirements management processes
* Understanding of Produce Lifecycle Management, Configuration
Management, Configuration Control, ERP and MRP systems.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a
complex environment with multiple priorities as well as a
disciplined flight operations setting.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, excellent computer
skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
* Execute strategic goals and objectives in support of the overall
company goals and objectives.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high
attention to detail.
* Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal
skills.
* Preferences:
* PMP Certification
* Masters Degree
* Primavera (P6) Experience
* Six Sigma Training and Certification
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the
U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15) or
eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State.
As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines
are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as all newly hired
employees.
As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof
that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, ( "fully
vaccinated" means at least two weeks have expired since receiving
the vaccination's last dose as recommended by the manufacturer) .
If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your
date of hire.
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with
Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and
qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race,
color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status,
disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental
or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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