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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Manager II - Space Systems - **Company:** Marotta Controls - **Location:** Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Literacy, Desktop Computing, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18009675?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18009675%2FProgram-Manager-Ii-Space-Systems-New-Jersey-Parsippany ## About the Role * Previous experience in the Space industry preferred. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering, science, or business discipline. * 2 - 5 years' relevant PM experience in aerospace and/or military mechanical and/or electrical component and/or systems engineering design, development, and manufacturing. * Understanding of basic PM principles, such as those promoted by the Project Management Institute. * Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc. * Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc. * Must be a US Citizen ## Description Program Manager leads multiple aerospace and military engineering and manufacturing IPD teams through design, development, qualification and LRIP production phases, acting as primary point of contact for customers for these phases. Program Managers perform project planning, progress measurement, scope control, and status reporting to executive management and customers. Someone in this role will carry out business development activities and coordinate initiatives across assigned market segments., Responsible for: * Growth of commercial relationships with new private companies in the space-launcher market. * NRE Cost, Design to Cost, and Schedule performance for assigned projects. (Shared with functional department leadership). * Customer satisfaction for assigned projects. * Creation and release of project Work Breakdown Schedule. * Creation and maintenance of project Integrated Master Schedule. * Facilitating all IPD Team meetings with documentation of minutes and maintenance of Action Item Lists. * Reviewing and creating labor and material plans and cost reports. * Control of project scope. * Resolution and coordination of project cost, schedule, and technical performance issues. * Escalation of issues that cannot be resolved at the project team level. * Project NRE expenditures to within 10% of BAC. * On-time delivery of major milestones to within 2 weeks of baseline. * Identifying opportunities to grow business content with associated project customers. * Identifying new or synergistic business opportunities in associated market segment. * Supporting significant proposals with related PMO inputs. Scrubbing proposal Bases of Estimate. * Be the voice of the customer within Marotta with the highest level of customer satisfaction. * Identify existing/evolving customer needs in order to expand current and new product offerings. * Meeting or exceeding assigned sales targets/quotas to ensure company volume and profitability goals. * Early detection of risks. * Demonstration of highest ethical standards. * Additional Duties / Responsibilities: * Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required). * Maintain and continue to elevate relationships with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service and all other facets of the company. * Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements. * Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization. * Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals. * Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values. * Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems. * Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. * Ensure that work area and work areas of direct reports are clean, secure, and well maintained. * Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required. Work Environment: * This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). * Some travel is expected for this position (15-20%). 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