Strategic Connectivity Lead for Global Impact Projects

SpaceX; Lockhart (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Strategic Connectivity Manager for Starlink to lead cross-functional initiatives that expand global connectivity across APAC, Middle East, and Central Asia. You will shape strategies, build partnerships with NGOs, development banks, and influential leaders, and drive complex programs that align with Starlink’s mission.

The role requires strong program management, external communication, and risk management skills, with travel ~25% and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business fields.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering or operations.
• 2+ years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Scale the use of Starlink in projects that have significant positive social and economic impact around the world.
• Develop and execute strategies that align with Starlink business goals as well as team-specific goals.
• Manage and grow capabilities to enable embracing projects of all sizes.
• Select, establish, and maintain key relationships that align with the strategy and mission, such as influential individuals, philanthropic entities, non-governmental organizations, and development banks.
• Measure and report progress towards goals, establishing new tracking methods if required.
• Maintain a strong grasp of standard Starlink product offerings and business processes.
• Apply excellent business judgement on if, when, and how to deviate.
• Ensure Starlink products, processes and capabilities develop with social and economic development project use cases in mind by identifying and justifying necessary changes or deviations.
• Identify and work collaboratively with key internal partners such as market access, global operations, growth, sales, legal, finance, account management, and communications.
• Work with communications team to collect and share compelling messaging and stories about Starlink’s positive impact around the world.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Public speaking

Negotiation

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business fields

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Strategic Connectivity Manager for Starlink to lead cross-functional initiatives that expand global connectivity across APAC, Middle East, and Central Asia. You will shape strategies, build partnerships with NGOs, development banks, and influential leaders, and drive complex programs that align with Starlink’s mission.

The role requires strong program management, external communication, and risk management skills, with travel ~25% and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a