Deputy Program Manager for Propulsion Development

Program Leadership: ensure alignment between Venus Aerospace business plan and technology roadmap.

Program Execution: Deconflict resources and set priorities. Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance from design through manufacturing, integration, test, and deployment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering to translate mission needs into product requirements, guide design reviews, and manage technical or contractual changes. Work with manufacturing to ensure designs can be manufactured; supply chains can support timelines and prioritize work. Work with test to ensure the design of experiments meet exit criteria and achieve product performance.

Customer Engagement: Lead program reviews, present technical and schedule briefings, negotiate requirements, and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders.

Risk Management: Identify program risks early, develop mitigation plans, and maintain schedule fidelity under aggressive timelines.

Proposal & Contract Management: Lead proposal efforts and contract negotiations, ensuring technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, and compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements.

Familiarity with USG programs, acquisitions, and operational concepts.

Understanding of U.S. Government acquisition processes, contracting, and operational concepts.

Familiarity with government acquisition processes, requirements decomposition, and systems verification.

Familiarity with rapid prototyping, OTA contracts, and accelerated development environments.