Project Manager - Administrator - IT and Material Compliance

Job Description The Space Manufacturing & Test Operations (SMTO) team is seeking a strategic, cross-functional leader to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Project Manager for System Tool and Material Compliance. This critical role bridges the gap between high-level corporate compliance and manufacturing floor execution. You will be responsible for the operational integrity of system tool and material management systems, ensuring that SMTO remains compliant with stringent federal and industry regulations while optimizing the digital tools that drive manufacturing efficiency. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. What You’ll Do: IT Systems Leadership & Digital Transformation: SME Oversight: Lead the implementation and optimization of critical system tools, including MRP (Material Requirements Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and PDM (Product Data Management). Tool Optimization: Drive continuous process improvements to enhance user experience and data integrity across SharePoint and other specialized project tools. Change Management: Lead Organizational Change Management (OCM) initiatives to ensure seamless user adoption of new technologies through targeted training, troubleshooting, and end-user support. Technical Resolution: Oversee the resolution of IT tickets assigned to SMTO compliance, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations. Operational Excellence & Material Support: Material Management Support: Proactively support SMTO on-the-floor material management as needed, reporting analytics, budgets, inventory management best practices and issue resolution, and administer material requirements ensuring effective resource allocation to factories for execution as well as cost control. Data Analytics: Gather, interpret, and synthesize operational data into concise briefings for SMTO management to support data-driven decision-making. Compliance Governance & Regulatory Oversight. Operational Planning: Translate complex compliance regulations into actionable operational plans for Integrated Technology and SMTO Material Management, providing clear guidance to internal customers and partners. Risk Management: Serve as the SMTO liaison to the Process Assurance Risk and Opportunity board and the Integration Technology Enhancement Board. Process Documentation: Provide guidance and support to owners of SMTO Business Process Documents to ensure standardization and audit-readiness. Regulatory Interpretation: Act as the primary point of contact for interpreting and implementing corporate policies to ensure SMTO adherence to DFARS 252.242-7004, FAR 52.245-1, NASA FAR Supplement, and AS9100. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a univers…

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