Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Technical Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration

As the Technical Project Manager for program operations & integration, you will be responsible for shaping how we integrate and manage all of our programs at Astranis. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within the Technical Program Management team in Engineering.

Role

Drive resource loading into schedules and optimize task timing across multiple programs
Develop program management automation strategies and implement across programs
Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives
Ability to develop and manage detailed, discrete program budgets within a complex, dynamic environment
Develop and implement program performance standards and dashboards; develop data pipelines
Develop and implement cost account management processes for engineering team, specifically focusing on linkages to schedules and program plans and tie in to financial tools
Manage execution of special projects
Develop integrated master schedules for various programs; mentor and train project managers on scheduling best practices

Requirements

Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project
Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline
Strong data analytics skills
Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
>5 years program planning experience
>3 years engineering management or project management experience

Bonus

Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
Experience with US Government programs
Python coding experience

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$150,000—$210,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

Senior Technical Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration

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Senior Technical Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration

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