Senior Technical Program Manager, Relativity Space

• High judgment, strong leadership, and leading through influence are foundational elements for this role
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a program management role on a complex technical project
• Experience managing programs across matrix organizations, building sustainable processes, and coordinating design releases and key engineering trades
• Proven ability to lead by influence and collaborate with technical owners (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test, and launch) to establish a plan without crowding out their ownership
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and design robust, scalable solutions
• Strong executive presence, including ability to drive clarity and action across all levels within the company
• Robust communication skills across numerous stakeholders and teams as well as navigating both technical and strategic discussions
• Experience and measurable evidence of solving ambiguous problems, including the introduction of new tools and processes
• Ability to understand and communicate dependencies and other technical information across a technically complex project

Desirable

• Relativity’s Materials & NDE department is responsible for the development, characterization, and inspection of materials across the Terran R launch vehicle and Relativity additive products
• The department comprises several technical teams, including M&P Engineering, our Materials Lab, Weld Development, and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
• We specialize in rapid implementation of material and joining systems through robust internal testing capabilities and first principles-driven qualification approaches
• We are hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to work at the program level supporting the translation of strategy to execution across all Materials & NDE work streams from design, manufacture, inspection, test and operations of the Terran R launch system
• Successful candidates in this role will be asked to analyze and drive recommendations for decisions that balance the needs of the technical and manufacturing teams as well as the business overall, actively manage schedules, proactively identify programmatic risk and implement mitigation plans, collaborate with senior management to communicate change and manage resources, implement Program Management strategies (for each MNDE function and supporting enterprise toolsets), and drive alignment across all company functions by coordinating teams through clear and regular communication
• Where there are multiple paths to choose, this individual will help align the teams on a common pursuit
• Where there are points of impasse, this individual will build a bridge
• Timeline/Schedule: Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies, to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule. Progress Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report on the progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones. Facilitate strong communication within the team and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders
• Dependency Mapping: Work with cross-functional teams to determine and evangelize dependencies that are critical to program deliverables
• Programmatic Risk Management: Identify risks to the program across all variables (time, requirements, resources, dependencies, etc.) and serve as the primary interface between Materials & NDE and our program risk management process
• Planning: Use data to drive and participate in planning exercises, not only in service to timeline/schedule building, but also to ensure departments have the right resource plan to enable our aggressive goals
• Enable the effective planning and management of time as a resource by assisting technical and production leaders in estimating effort and scoping headcount requirements
• Resource Management: Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget allocation, and workspace needs
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources to support program and departmental objectives

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences

Total funding: $1.4bn

Relativity Space has set out to build humanity’s multiplanetary future with its innovative 3D printed rockets. The company is at the forefront of software-defined manufacturing, combining 3D printing, AI, and autonomous robotics to create the “factory of the future.” By utilizing 3D printing, Relativity has simplified its supply chain, building rockets in less than 60 days that require 100x fewer parts.