Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager

Lunar Outpost Oceania; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost Inc. in Golden, CO is seeking a Deputy LTVS Program Manager to help shape the lunar terrain vehicle program.

You will support the Program Manager to execute the program vision, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and help deliver a Moon surface vehicle for 2029, compatible with NASA requirements. You will lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams, interface with NASA, monitor milestones and risks, and drive efficient execution while keeping safety front and center in a fast‑moving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of project management or coordination experience in a technical/engineering environment.
• Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human spaceflight, or human-rated vehicle development.
• Strong leadership history and ability to translate customer vision into program goals.
• Proficiency with project management tools like MS Project and Jira.
• Experience with subcontractor management and cross-team coordination.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in orchestrating multiple projects on the critical path.
• Manage program milestone reviews and track progress across teams.
• Lead evaluation and maintenance of schedule, budget, goals, and milestone readiness.
• Interface with NASA to communicate status and deliverables.
• Support team scaling and organization structure development.
• Improve program execution processes and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure safety remains at the forefront of all activities.
• Coordinate internal activities and facilitate inter-team communication.
• Lead meetings to align priorities, surface risks, and remove blockers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer alignment

Communication

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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.

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.