Staff Technical Program Manager (Hardware)

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA, United States Posted September 28, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Salary Range

$152,000 - $228,000

Job Description

Join Relativity Space, a pioneering company in the aerospace industry. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will manage cross-functional program execution across the product lifecycle, from early design to flight. You will collaborate with technical leaders, manufacturing and ops counterparts, and other program managers to ensure successful execution of top-line business objectives. Your role will involve analyzing problems, driving recommendations, managing schedules, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating updates to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Gérer l'exécution de programmes transversaux complexes, de la conception initiale au vol, en collaboration avec des leaders techniques et d'autres gestionnaires de programmes.
  • Analyser les problèmes, formuler des recommandations et gérer les horaires, identifier et atténuer les risques programmatiques.
  • Communiquer les mises à jour du programme, les risques et les compromis à la direction et aux parties prenantes, en s'appuyant sur des données.
  • We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating between the 10,000 ft. view of the program and zooming in to solve a critical bottleneck
  • A strong desire to build agile, fit for purpose processes from scratch, get your hands dirty, and influence a wide range of technical and operational teams are foundational to success in this role
  • Able to move fluidly between tactical execution and big-picture perspective
  • 7+ years leading a complex program. This can include work in a program management role or a technical role where you were leading a large
  • Processes
  • A systems mindset: able to identify program dependencies, interfaces, and risks, and understand the impact of technical and program decisions
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
  • Complex technical hardware program. Experience spanning software and operations preferred
  • Demonstrated success supporting cross-functional hardware teams from concept through delivery in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
  • Proven ability to communicate with highly technical teams and bridge communication between technical and non-technical audiences
  • On other teams and at the company level
  • Track record of solving ambiguous problems, developing processes and tools from scratch. Able to work scrappy whilst building sustainable longterm
  • Hands-on experience with launch vehicles, propulsion systems, or aerospace hardware
  • PMP, MBA, Master's in engineering, science, mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong executive presence, with the ability to drive clarity and action across all levels of the company
  • Technical leadership experience, proven track record of success and strategic thinking while balancing conflicting priorities and goals
Required Skills
cross-functional collaboration collaboration manufacturing communication project management mechanical engineering PMP leadership
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