Senior Project Manager/Analyst

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a bold Senior Project Manager to lead agile hardware and software development programs in the spaceflight domain. This onsite role at our Space Station Development Facility focuses on delivering complex, multi‑workstream projects on schedule and within budget.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, drive program plans, establish baselines, mitigate risks, and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, or related field.
• 7+ years in program agility or project management.
• Experience managing very large, complex programs with multiple workstreams.
• Proficient in scheduling with MS Project/Primavera P6; strong reporting (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop program plans and planning products tying PBS, OBS, WBS, Risk Register, etc.
• Establish schedule, cost, resource, and scope baselines.
• Ensure financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Ensuring integrated schedule creation and fidelity at the product, system and module level.
• Leading efficient and effective planning sessions, focused on value outcomes.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Understands the engineering development lifecycle and works with engineers to navigate the how from concept to delivery.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to program timelines.
• Define program and project metrics that align with business goals and objectives.

Skills

Program mgmt

Agile mgmt

Cross-functional

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Jira

Power BI

Job description

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station - a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. Axiom Space fosters a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Project Manager who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Agile Project Manager for spaceflight, design, build, test, assembly, integration, certification, launch, operations, and sustainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing agile hardware and software development projects in the spaceflight industry. This position will be onsite at our Space Station Development Facility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop program plans and planning products that tie in the PBS, OBS, WBS, Risk Register, etc.


• Establish schedule, cost, resource, and scope baselines.


• Ensure financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and product managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.


• Ensuring integrated schedule creation and fidelity at the product, system and module level.


• Leading efficient and effective planning sessions, focused on value outcomes.


• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.


• Understands the engineering development lifecycle and works with engineers to navigate the how from concept to delivery.


• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to program timelines.


• Ensure alignment with program integration team concerning project status in the broader portfolio performance framework.


• Define program and project metrics that align with business goals and objectives.


• Driving standards and guidelines to support the system and tactical implementation.


• Ensure consistency of Project Controls methodologies.


• Track realization of strategic benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, project management, or a related field.


• 7+ years of experience in program agility, project management, or related roles.


• Experience in managing very large, complex programs or projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies.


• Experienced working in an agile environment and how that translates to effective scheduling.


• Project management principles or project management-related coursework or certification.


• Expertise in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira or similar tools Advanced reporting experience, with the ability to create custom reports, dashboards (Power BI), and schedule analysis tools.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission


• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset


• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally


• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ownership and Accountability


• Pride of Delivery


• Quality and Technical Rigor

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time) Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station - Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.