Senior Project Manager

Company & Mission :

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK.

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Project Manager in beautiful Durango, CO to support the execution of rocket engine programs within Agile’s product portfolio. This position focuses on managing engineering and development activities as products transition from early-stage development through qualification and into full life-cycle support. Responsibilities include technical planning, schedule management, risk and issue mitigation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure technical and programmatic objectives are achieved.

The role requires tracking and reporting key performance metrics across multiple concurrent projects. It also involves maintaining alignment with established program baselines, participating in formal program reviews, and contributing to governance processes in collaboration with the PMO. Success in this role depends on strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well as an understanding of project management tools and methodologies such as MS Project, Jira, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Agile or hybrid development frameworks.

Responsibilities :

Independently leads mission-critical propulsion projects, often with tight schedules and significant technical risk.

Acts as lead interface with internal leadership and external stakeholders / customers.

Drives strategic alignment, technical prioritization, and multi-program coordination.

May own a portfolio of propulsion subsystems or upgrades.

Required Qualifications :

8+ years of relevant experience with increasing PM scope

Must have managed multiple full lifecycle propulsion or aerospace projects

Familiar with compliance, safety, and regulatory constraints (ITAR, AS9100, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Management, or Engineering

10+ years of related work experience.

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Aerospace or DOD industry program management budgeting practices and processes

Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.

Ability to participate in PM process & tool improvement initiatives for the Business Area.

Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff

Ability to establish new & further refining existing program templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution

Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001 : 2000 Policies and Processes

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (will not be considered in lieu of required experience)

Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field (may be considered in lieu of 1 year of required project / program management experience)

Physical Requirements :

Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs

Employment Type : Exempt

Salary : $133,500 - $165,000

Work Schedule : Full-Time

Location : Durango, CO

Remote / Hybrid : No – Position requires 100% on-site support in Durango, CO

What You'll Love About Us :

100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Flexible Time Off, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity / Parental / Adoption Leave.

The company will match 100% of the employee 401K contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.

Employee referral program

Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Recruitment Notice : Agile Space Industries is not using external recruiters or agencies to fill this position. Please do not contact our staff directly or submit resumes on behalf of candidates. All applicants must apply through our official application process to be considered.

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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