Project Manager/Analyst, Associate

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. Axiom Space fosters a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Project Manager who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. SUMMARY Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Agile Project Manager for spaceflight, design, build, test, assembly, integration, certification, launch, operations, and sustainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing agile hardware and software development projects in the spaceflight industry. This position will be onsite at our Space Station Development Facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, project management, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in program project management, or related roles.
Experience in managing very large, complex programs or projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies.
Experienced working in an agile environment and how that translates to effective scheduling.
Project management principles or project management-related coursework or certification.
Expertise in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira or similar tools.
Advanced reporting experience, with the ability to create custom reports, dashboards (Power BI), and schedule analysis tools.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Nice To Haves

Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Ownership and Accountability, Pride of Delivery, Quality and Technical Rigor

Responsibilities

Develop project plans and planning products that tie in the PBS, OBS, WBS, Risk Register, etc.
Establish schedule, cost, resource, and scope baselines.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and product managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Ensuring integrated schedule creation (IMS) and fidelity at the product, system and module level.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to Project Management Senior Staff.
Understands the engineering development lifecycle and works with engineers to navigate the how from concept to delivery.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks to program and project timelines.
Ensure alignment with program integration team concerning project status in the broader portfolio performance framework.
Driving standards and guidelines to support the system and tactical implementation.
Ensure consistency of Project Controls methodologies.
Track realization of strategic benefits.