Staff Technical Program Manager
Core
Lead planning and execution of complex technical projects advancing current and next-generation spacecraft.
Role type
Staff Technical Program Manager (Aerospace Hardware)
Builds
Spacecraft, subsystems, and aerospace hardware development programs
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Required skills
Technical program management, cross-functional team leadership, budget management, risk management, dependency resolution, resource prioritization, project management frameworks (Waterfall/Agile/Scrum), stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Hardware development lifecycle experience, R&D scope management, ITAR/EAR compliance knowledge
Technologies
MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of complex spacecraft development programs; manage program execution across scope, schedule, budget, and risk; partner with engineering leads to translate objectives into actionable plans; manage program budgets including labor forecasting and subcontractor coordination; influence cross-functional teams without direct authority; share program management practices and support team accountability.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
