Project Manager II

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Project Manager II 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:

• Develop and manage program plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
• Monitor program progress and identify potential risks and issues, taking corrective actions as needed
• Manage and coordinate projects within the program, ensuring interdependencies are addressed
• Ensure programs are aligned with organizational strategic goals and objectives
• Provide guidance and support to team members
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Required Qualifications:

• Requires ability to execute coordination of all elements of program integration management. Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc. Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources
• Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
• Typically 3+ years leading medium scale project scope spanning 1-2 years, while leading teams made up of 5+ cross functional team members with 10+ years of total applicable experience. 

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)

Education and Experience

• A 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

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: $123,500 - $150,900

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Location: Durango, CO

Remote: 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.