Senior Project Manager

US Health Partners, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astroscale U.S. Inc. in Denver, CO, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex space programs including on‑orbit servicing and satellite delivery.

You will guide proposals, cost and schedule data, and manage the full lifecycle from start‑up to operations while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires 6+ years in project/program/engineering management within the space industry and a STEM degree.

Qualifications

• Organized and motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to balance changing priorities and workloads.
• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills able to influence, persuade and negotiate with all levels of people effectively.
• Experienced professional with greater than 6 years’ experience in project, program, or engineering management in the space industry.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support teams by developing and motivating team members to meet program goals.
• Understand interdependencies between the program, technology, and business operation’s needs.
• Support generation of customer proposals, including the development of program cost and schedule data.
• Own the full program lifecycle: start-up, implementation, delivery, and operations.
• Be responsible for all aspects of a program including schedules, deliverables, action items, management plans, risk management, technical developments, and other related activities.
• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems, demonstrating teamwork and innovation.
• Prepare estimates and detailed plans for all phases of the program.
• Conduct customer meetings, discussions, and presentations.
• Actively monitor and manage progress, including technical, cost and quality.
• Provide status reports regarding program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across Astroscale leadership.
• Support contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with staff from other Astroscale global entities.

Skills

Organized

Adaptive

Collaborative communication

Space industry experience

Education

STEM degree required

Job description

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world‑class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role you will support proposal activities, contract negotiations and the management and delivery of programs including satellite on‑orbit services, satellite delivery, and research and development activities. You will be integral to delivering the on‑orbit servicing solutions that will shape our vision of a sustainable space environment.

Job Description

• Lead, manage and support teams by developing and motivating team members to meet program goals.

• Understand interdependencies between the program, technology, and business operation’s needs.

• Support generation of customer proposals, including the development of program cost and schedule data.

• Own the full program lifecycle: start-up, implementation, delivery, and operations.

• Be responsible for all aspects of a program including schedules, deliverables, action items, management plans, risk management, technical developments, and other related activities.

• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems, demonstrating teamwork and innovation.

• Prepare estimates and detailed plans for all phases of the program.

• Conduct customer meetings, discussions, and presentations.

• Actively monitor and manage progress, including technical, cost and quality.

• Provide status reports regarding program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across Astroscale leadership.

• Support contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers.

• Collaborate with staff from other Astroscale global entities.

Qualifications

• Organized and motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Flexible and adaptable, able to balance changing priorities and workloads.

• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills able to influence, persuade and negotiate with all levels of people effectively.

• Experienced professional with greater than 6 years’ experience in project, program, or engineering management in the space industry.

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.