The bar
What you'll bring
- 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
The deal
What you get
- 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.
Additional notes
Other
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