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Position:

Engineer Program Manager

NovaWurks

Engineered for Curiosity

Salary:

100,000 – 140,000 USD/year

Type:

Full Time

Location:

Los Alamitos, CA

Category:

Engineering
Program Management



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Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • 40+ hours a week
  • Flexible Schedule

Our Benefits

  • 401k Plans
  • Generous PTO
  • 100% Medical Coverage
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance Plans
  • Paid Sick Days

Our Unique Benefits

  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Cell Phone Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stocked Snacks
  • Game Room

Website NovaWurks

Engineered for Curiosity

NovaWurks is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our aerospace company. As a Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing a team of engineers, ensuring they stay on track and meet mission milestones. Your expertise in engineering will be essential in understanding the technical aspects of the tasks, but your primary focus will be on effectively managing people, organizing missions, and tracking progress.

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ObjectivesResponsibilitiesRequired SkillsPreferred SkillsCharacter Qualifications
  • Team management.
  • Mission organization and planning.
  • Progress tracking and reporting.
  • Technical understanding.
  • Relationship management.
  • Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance and support.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and accountability.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for team members, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Monitor individual performance, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate professional development.
  • Collaborate with leadership to define project requirements, objectives, and scope.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of tasks and deliverables.
  • Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
  • Implement robust tracking systems to monitor project progress, key metrics, and milestones.
  • Regularly review project status, identify bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to keep the project on schedule.Prepare and present comprehensive reports to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended solutions.
  • Keep leadership informed of project updates through clear and concise communication channels.
  • Utilize your engineering background to comprehend and effectively communicate technical requirements and constraints to team members.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers to address technical challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions.Stay updated with industry advancements and emerging technologies relevant to aerospace engineering.
  • Cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, engineers, clients, and suppliers.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries, ensuring effective and timely communication.
  • Resolve conflicts and facilitate productive collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager or in a similar leadership role.
  • Strong technical background in aerospace engineering or a related discipline.
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  • United States citizenship is required.
  • Exceptional people management and leadership skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to understand and articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
  • “Can do” attitude in an “innovate space” development atmosphere.
  • Self-awareness; not afraid to ask for help or admit error.
  • Ownership, Initiative, and Accountability.
  • Flexibility in a range of responsibilities.
  • Ability to learn from failure.
  • Embrace SPI (Second Party Inspection).