Senior Technical Program Manager, Satellite Systems

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

On-site meals

401(k) retirement

Healthcare

Job summary

Astranis is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive program execution in a high-visibility engineering environment. You will develop integrated schedules, manage interdependencies, and coordinate across Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to keep the program on track.

You will oversee budgets, balance costs across subsystems, identify and resolve risks, lead reviews, and communicate progress.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project.
• Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline
• Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
• 8 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs
• 4 years engineering management or project management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated schedule with measurable milestones for the program, manage interdependencies and critical paths
• Drive priorities and execution across the program
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule
• Oversee the program budget, balance cost across subsystems and make trade decisions
• Drive rapid identification and resolution or program risks and changes
• Lead cross-functional program and design reviews
• Communicate and track progress effectively
• Negotiate with internal stakeholders and develop negotiation strategies for external partners
• Work with the program management team to develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives

Skills

Program scheduling

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Engineering management

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Astranis is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive program execution in a high-visibility engineering environment. You will develop integrated schedules, manage interdependencies, and coordinate across Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to keep the program on track.

You will oversee budgets, balance costs across subsystems, identify and resolve risks, lead reviews, and communicate progress.