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We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. \nThe Senior Project Manager is an operational leader who drives internal project scope, schedules, resource allocation, and execution to ensure business and strategic success. The Senior Project Manager owns on-time delivery of key internal milestones, excels as an interdepartmental technical liaison, and brings together complex technical, operational, and cross-functional inputs to align team execution with organizational priorities.\nResponsibilities:\nDrives internal project progress, from initiation, scope definition, and planning through execution, integration, and project closure\nManages internal stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and leadership teams\nDefines project objectives, success metrics, and aligns necessary cross-functional resources required to execute successfully\nResponsible for project budget, timeline, and Key Results (KRs); regularly monitors and reports on project health, including preparing and presenting operational Project Reviews to internal leadership\nOwns the baseline project schedule, continuously coordinating cross-departmental inputs and managing change control as priorities evolve\nIdentifies, tracks, and evaluates technical and operational risks and opportunities, driving mitigation plans and optimizing workflows\nIdentifies process improvements, resource efficiencies, and technical opportunities to strengthen company capability and execution speed\nDrives technical and operational objectives while holding teams accountable to project milestones and deliverables\nServes as the primary internal point of contact (POC) for cross-functional initiatives, coordinating team deliverables, action items, and regular syncs\nCollaborates with technical lead engineers and subject matter experts to write, review, and deliver internal technical documentation and reports\nSupports resource planning, capital expenditure requests, and trade studies with technical cost and schedule estimation\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering)\n5+ years of experience in technical project management, engineering project leadership, or internal initiative delivery\nMust be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and internal security requirements\nProven track record of managing complex technical projects within defense, national security, aerospace, or high-tech hardware environments\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of technical peers to bring integrated products/systems from concept to operational readiness\nAdaptive and introspective, willing to learn, teach, lead, and follow within a fast-paced environment\nPreferred Experience:\nAdvanced degree in a technical field or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\nExperience managing internal capital projects, R&D development initiatives, or internal infrastructure upgrades\nStrong leadership and informal influencing skills, with a track record of fostering collaborative culture across interdisciplinary engineering teams\nExpertise in project management tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Earned Value Management, Agile/Kanban)\nExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex technical status for executive leadership\nColorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $120,000 - $150,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. \nClassification: Full-time Exempt\nBenefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)\nUnlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement\nPaid Parental and Adoptive Leave\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nTax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)\nEmployer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D\nAdditional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport\nEAP Program\nRetirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match\nHow To Apply: \nInterested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking \"Submit Application\". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.\nNOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.\nMust be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).\nEligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. \nWe’re an equal-opportunity employer. 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