Rock West Composites
Space Segment - Program Manager
San Diego, California · Mid
No sponsorship$140k-$190kDetected 34 days ago
Business DevelopmentExcelSupply ChainPerformance ManagementLeadershipCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- This is an onsite position at our San Diego, CA HQ facility.
- This role offers direct impact on program success, exposure to cross-functional leadership, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.
- Equal Opportunity Employer Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Lead programs from concept through production and final delivery
- Develop and manage program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and technical requirements
- Develop proposals and statements of work, including cost estimates and technical scope
- Identify scope changes and manage contract modifications
- Support business development efforts and contribute to order growth
- Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
- Support company-wide planning for manpower, cash flow, and production
- Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking
- Analyze performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Support development of manufacturing and inspection approaches
Requirements
- 6-10+ years of program management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading programs involving engineering, production, and customer delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Must be a U.S. Person (due to ITAR requirements)
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Nice to have
- Full lifecycle program ownership from proposal through delivery and closure
- Customer relationships and overall program satisfaction
- Program performance across budget, schedule, technical scope, and risk
- Cross-functional execution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain
- Change management, contract alignment, and program profitability
- Program Execution
- Monitor performance and proactively address risks, issues, and constraints
- Ensure alignment between customer requirements and internal execution
Compensation
- $140,000 - $190,000 (based on experience and skillset)
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
- Annual Bonus Program
- 401(k) with 5% Match
- Why Rock West Composites:
- At Rock West, you'll work on high-performance composite structures supporting cutting-edge aerospace and space programs.
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
- Employee Stock Option Program
- 8 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO (up to 4 weeks after 5 years)
- $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement
Company info
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the program lifecycle
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.
- ITAR Requirement
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.
Visa & Work Authorization
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv)
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