Senior Technical Program Manager

United States·San Franciscosenior

OperationsProject Manager

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Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated,

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OperationsProject Manager

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

As the Technical Program Manager for an Astranis program, you will work with the Director to drive all aspects of program execution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within Engineering.

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

Requirements

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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

Nice to Have

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Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Claude and Confluence

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$150,000—$205,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

San Francisco, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: $150,000–$205,000 a year; 29% above the $137,500 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (2,327 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
Employer: has 182 open jobs on Jobera.