Deputy Program Manager

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Deputy LTVS Program Manager to help deliver a Lunar Terrain Vehicle by 2029 for NASA astronauts and payloads. Join a dynamic startup environment advancing humanity's lunar infrastructure and space exploration.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage schedule and budget, and coordinate with NASA to ensure program success while maintaining safety and quality across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of PM experience in technical or engineering environments.
• Experience with Class A spaceflight missions or human-rated vehicle development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in orchestration of multiple projects on the critical path.
• Manage milestone reviews and track progress.
• Lead evaluation of schedule, budget, and goals with IPT Leads.
• Interface with NASA to communicate status and fulfill customer needs.
• Ensure documentation and data are accessible to stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with policies and quality standards.
• Drive execution and risk management across teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NASA interface

Risk management

Jira

MS Project

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Deputy LTVS Program Manager, you will contribute to the most exciting chapter of human space exploration. You will execute the program vision to develop, build, and deliver a Lunar Terrain Vehicle to the surface of the Moon by 2029, capable of carrying NASA astronauts and payloads, and establishing infrastructure on the lunar surface.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Manager in the orchestration of multiple projects key to the critical path of the program
• Manage program milestone reviews by establishing review success criteria, planning peer reviews, managing stakeholder feedback, and tracking progress
• Lead evaluation and maintenance of program schedule, budget, technical goals, and milestone readiness in collaboration with Integrated Product Team Leads and LTVS Chief Engineer
• Track key performance indicators across the program
• Interface with NASA to communicate program status and ensure program deliverables meet customer needs
• Support team scaling and organization structure development
• Improve program efficiency through refining execution processes and effectively prioritizing program-level tasking and objectives in response to new information
• Keep human safety at the forefront of all program activities
• Coordinate internal project activities and facilitate communication between project teams and supporting departments
• Lead internal meetings to align priorities, surface risks, and troubleshoot blockers
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and data are accurate and accessible to internal stakeholders
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of project management or coordination experience in a technical or engineering environment, including management of scope, schedule, and budget
• Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human spaceflight, or human-rated vehicle development
• Strong leadership history
• Ability to understand customer vision, align priorities with company objectives, and translate this information into clear programmatic goals and objectives.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and balance competing priorities
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Subcontractor Management experience building a collaborative and innovative environment, establishing priorities, and driving execution within the program team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent
• Experience as a cost account manager
• Experience applying earned value management
• Familiarity with principles and execution of Model-Based Systems Engineering

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.