Senior Satellite Tasking Project Manager
Core
Leads daily satellite tasking and collection management operations for a strategic customer contract, ensuring collection orders are planned and executed to meet priorities and service level agreements.
Role type
Senior Satellite Tasking Project Manager (12-month contract)
Builds
Satellite imagery collection services and operational reports for strategic customers
Domain
Remote sensing / Satellite imagery operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Satellite tasking and collection management, Operational planning and scheduling, Service level agreement management, Root cause analysis, Data analysis for operational trends, Team leadership and mentorship, GIS tools proficiency (QGIS), Project management
Preferred skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Technologies
QGIS
Responsibilities
Lead daily satellite tasking and collection management operations, Translate customer requirements into executable collection plans, Optimize image collection schedules to maximize yield, Monitor collection execution and product quality, Develop and maintain operational metrics and dashboards, Provide regular operational reports to stakeholders, Serve as primary operational interface with the customer, Collaborate with flight operations and technical teams, Lead identification and resolution of technical issues, Conduct root cause analysis for unsuccessful collections, Analyze operational data to identify performance patterns, Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives, Develop and enforce operating procedures and quality controls, Train and mentor team members, Support operational emergencies outside normal business hours
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
