Space Mission Manager: End-to-End Program Lead

Cowboy Space Corp.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays (10 per year)

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Daily lunch and stocked kitchen

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Mission Manager to lead execution and problem solving in their innovative rocket and satellite projects based in San Carlos, CA. The ideal candidate should have strong technical project management experience, promoting collaboration across teams to ensure program success.

This exciting role offers a competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $225,000 per year, along with benefits such as equity, medical insurance, and retirement plans. If you are detail-oriented and ready to tackle challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs from inception to delivery.
• Experience in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive program execution by managing schedules and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between engineering and operations teams.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to ensure timely resolution of challenges.
• Build and manage integrated mission schedules and resource plans.
• Coordinate personnel across multiple workstreams.
• Establish accountability across teams and remove blockers.
• Thrive in ambiguity and own outcomes.

Skills

Technical project management

Creative problem solving

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Mission Manager to lead execution and problem solving in their innovative rocket and satellite projects based in San Carlos, CA. The ideal candidate should have strong technical project management experience, promoting collaboration across teams to ensure program success.

This exciting role offers a competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $225,000 per year, along with benefits such as equity, medical insurance, and retirement plans. If you are detail-oriented and ready to tackle challenges, we encourage you to apply.