Sr. Director, Program Management
Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States
Posted 13 days ago · $252,000 - $292,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
- high 36 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
- Hiring momentum
- 83 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stratolaunch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stratolaunch.
About this role
The Senior Director of Program Management at Stratolaunch will lead the execution of various aerospace programs in Mojave, California, ensuring customer satisfaction and overseeing a portfolio of hypersonic test vehicle projects. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, risk management, and maintaining high standards of program execution while engaging with customers and stakeholders. This position requires a strong leader to drive innovation and operational excellence in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stratolaunch as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in technical and/or program management
- At least 10 years in senior leadership roles within aerospace, defense, or high-technology sectors
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary programs or portfolios with annual budgets >$100M
- Extensive experience in aerospace program management, subcontracts, procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems, operations, launch vehicle integration, and ground systems
- Proven executive leadership in technical organizations
- Advanced expertise in risk management, classified program execution, and regulatory compliance
Nice to have
- Hypersonic vehicle development experience
- Experience working directly with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and major defense contractors
- Air-launch, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft integration program experience
- Large transport category or military aircraft operations experience
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent advanced project/program management certification
What you get
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Travel required for business and customer relationships
- Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to variability in compensation
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
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Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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