Storm test bench program manager

Job summary

Here at The***, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. Storm is TEC’s high-performance liquid rocket engine program, developed to support next-generation launch and space transportation applications.

Qualifications

• The Storm development strategy relies heavily on ground testing, from early development models to qualification and acceptance campaigns.
• and technical needs), consolidate the test site needs impacting the choice of location and translate them into:
• A practical location assessment checklist (capabilities, utilities, access, constraints)
• A comparison of candidate sites (schedule, cost, readiness, risks)
• Clear decision packages for leadership (trade-offs, recommended option, fallback plans)
• Coordinate interfaces with external stakeholders as needed (site operators, landlords/partners, utilities, local service providers), in alignment with internal owners.
• PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIER COORDINATION
• Coordinate long-lead procurement tracking
• Support supplier selection and onboarding (RFI/RFQ process coordination, delivery tracking, expediting)
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely resolution of delivery issues, NCR handling coordination, and logistics readiness
• Ensure documentation deliverables from suppliers are collected and integrated
• INTEGRATION AND COMMISSIONING READINESS SUPPORT

Responsibilities

• As Storm Engine Test Bench Program Manager, you are responsible for driving the on-time delivery of the Storm engine test bench development program.
• In addition, you will act as the primary point of contact for identifying and securing a suitable test bench location, coordinating the site selection process with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• PROGRAM PLANNING AND DELIVERY (SCHEDULE, SCOPE, COST TRACKING)
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve the integrated test bench delivery plan (design maturity gates, procurement lead times, manufacturing, installation, integration, and commissioning support activities).
• Own the critical path, dependencies, and milestone readiness criteria (from a delivery perspective).
• Track progress, identify schedule threats early, and drive recovery plans (re-sequencing, parallelization, expediting, resourcing proposals).
• Maintain program routines (weekly reviews, action tracking, decision logs) to ensure execution discipline.
• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION
• Animate weekly/monthly routines: bench program reviews, schedule reviews, and interface meetings
• Ensure alignment between propulsion engineering, test engineering, facilities/infrastructure, procurement, quality, and site teams
• Prepare concise reporting for program leadership: status, risks, mitigation, upcoming decisions, and milestone readiness
• Coordinate preparation of key internal reviews (bench concept reviews, design/package readiness, delivery readiness checkpoints)

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