Director, Space Program Delivery

Iridium; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Iridium is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Program Management to lead a Space Development Agency project. You will establish strategic plans, manage a multi-million dollar program, and build a high-performing PM team to deliver complex technical outcomes that meet customer needs and contractual goals.

You will coach and mentor the team, engage senior management, and drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, contracts, and operations, while maintaining rigorous financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science or related field.
• 12+ years of USG development/operational program management experience.
• 5+ years managing complex technical projects, preferably DoD/IC satellite programs.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing program management team.
• Develop and execute the program’s technical and delivery strategy.
• Ensure strong financial and contractual performance.
• Lead proposals for future contracts and customer briefings.
• Provide thought leadership on program design, risks, and improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science

Project Management Accreditation (APMP/PMI)

Job description

Iridium is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Program Management to lead a Space Development Agency project. You will establish strategic plans, manage a multi-million dollar program, and build a high-performing PM team to deliver complex technical outcomes that meet customer needs and contractual goals.

You will coach and mentor the team, engage senior management, and drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, contracts, and operations, while maintaining rigorous financial