Senior Project Manager

Industrious Ventures; Webster (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to plan and execute projects from concept to completion, coordinating with technical teams, managing budgets and schedules, and reporting status to stakeholders.

The role reports to the VP of Project & Mission Management, is hybrid, and based in Webster, TX. 5–10 years of full lifecycle project leadership in aerospace is expected, with PMP within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PMP certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 5–10 years of leading full lifecycle projects.
• Experience with government/commercial aerospace customers and payload development.
• Experience with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or space payloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget with stakeholders.
• Provide regular reporting to project teams and executive leadership.
• Proactively identify and mitigate scope creep.
• Lead cross-functional teams; train and mentor project staff; manage customer relationships.
• Support comprehensive project proposals; oversee supplier relationships and contracts.

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary:

The Senior Project Manager for Voyager Space Solutions is responsible for planning and executing projects from concept to completion, ensuring all phases are managed effectively, while developing customer relationships, coordinating with technical teams, managing budgets and schedules, and providing regular status reports to stakeholders.

The position reports to the VP of Project & Mission Management and is part of the Program Management department. This role is hybrid and based in Webster, Tx.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Developing and overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget;
• Providing regular reporting to project teams and executive leadership;
• Proactively identifying and mitigating scope creep;
• Leading cross-functional teams including technical and project staff; training and mentoring project management staff; managing customer relationships;
• Supporting comprehensive project proposals; and
• Overseeing supplier relationships and contract requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computer science/engineering, mathematics, or business
• Master's degree or equivalent preferred
• PMP credential required within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• Experience with common project management frameworks, tools, and software.
• Experience working with government and commercial aerospace customers, with familiarity with launch vehicles and/or payload development.
• Experience working with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or other platforms or payloads designed for operation in space (design, build, test, analysis, launch, operation, etc.).
• 5–10 years of experience leading projects encompassing full project lifecycle management including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
• Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams including technical and project staff, with demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or familiarity with biological or chemical processes, basic laboratory principles and techniques, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge with biological or chemical processes.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Travel up to 30%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States.
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.