Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A space exploration company in Colorado is seeking a Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager to support the development of a Lunar Terrain Vehicle. The role requires 15+ years of project management experience and a Bachelor's in engineering. You'll manage program milestones, interact with NASA, and ensure project efficiency. Excellent communication and leadership skills are necessary. This position is contingent upon receiving a NASA contract, promoting an impactful role in space exploration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management or coordination experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human spaceflight, or human-rated vehicle development.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in orchestrating multiple projects key to the program.
• Manage program milestone reviews and track progress.
• Lead evaluation and maintenance of program schedule, budget, and technical goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management tools proficiency

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

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.

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

Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS Phase II contract from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.