Staff Technical Program Manager

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. The role involves managing work streams as the team designs, manufactures, and tests the Aeon R engines for the Terran R launch vehicle, ensuring alignment, progress tracking, risk management, and resource planning.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule.
Monitor and report progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones.
Facilitate team interactions and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders.
Identify dependencies critical to program deliverables and provide visibility to cross-functional teams.
Identify and manage program risks related to time, requirements, resources, dependencies, etc.
Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget, and workspace needs.
Ensure efficient utilization of resources to achieve program and departmental objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields.
8+ years of experience working on a complex technical project as a program manager or engineer.
Experience managing programs, building sustainable processes, and coordinating engineering activities.
Experience leading by influence and collaborating with technical owners to establish a plan.
Experience solving complex technical problems, managing ambiguity, and designing robust, scalable solutions.
Experience communicating effectively to adjust approach across stakeholders and teams, and to navigate both technical and business discussions.