Senior Technical Program Manager

Astranis•San Francisco, CA

2d•$150,000 - $205,000

About The Position

As the Technical Program Manager for an Astranis program, you will work with the Director to drive all aspects of program execution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within Engineering. You will develop and manage integrated schedules, priorities, budgets, risks, and cross-functional execution, while helping improve company-wide program management processes and initiatives.

Requirements

Expertise developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools such as Smartsheet or Project.
Bachelor of Science or similar degree in an Engineering discipline.
Strong internal- and external-facing communication skills.
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document and communicate tactical plans.
8 years of engineering experience on large, complex hardware programs.
4 years of engineering management or project management experience.
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), to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Claude, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Develop an integrated program schedule with measurable milestones, and manage interdependencies and critical paths.
Drive priorities and execution across the program.
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule.
Oversee the program budget, balance costs across subsystems, and make trade decisions.
Drive rapid identification and resolution of program risks and changes.
Lead cross-functional program and design reviews.
Communicate and track progress effectively.
Negotiate with internal stakeholders and develop negotiation strategies for external partners.
Work with the program management team to develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives.