Operations Planning & Performance Program Manager

Job overview

The Operations Planning & Performance Program Manager is an onsite role based in Truth or Consequences, NM, with an annual salary range of $121,650 - $185,625. This position supports the Operations Planning & Performance team at Virgin Galactic, an aerospace and space travel company. This role exists to orchestrate the planning and operational rhythm of the Spaceline. The manager drives collaboration across mission-critical teams, ensures mission readiness, and provides data-driven insights to shape operational decisions.

What you'll do

• Lead long-range mission planning
• maintain readiness milestones
• facilitate scenario planning
• manage resource coordination
• track performance metrics
• provide executive updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

truth or consequences nm

virgin galactic

aerospace

program manager

operations

planning

performance

aviation

$121k-$186k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Financial Benefits, Bonus/Incentive, Paid Time Off

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of program management experience in high-reliability operational environments.

About the employer

Virgin Galactic is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.