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Loftorbital3mo ago
USD 130000–170000/yr

Satellite Program Manager

United StatesUnited States·GoldenFull timemid
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Loft Orbital is seeking a Satellite Program Manager to support execution of spacecraft programs and customer missions. This role owns defined programs or major workstreams and grows toward full end-to-end accountability.

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Loft Orbital is seeking a Satellite Program Manager to support execution of spacecraft programs and customer missions. This role owns defined programs or major workstreams and grows toward full end-to-end accountability.
 
You will work within Loft’s IMS-driven execution framework, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking execution against plan, and escalating risks early and clearly.
  • Program Execution:
  • Own delivery of assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams
  • Coordinate execution across engineering, software, AIT, and operations
  • Track schedule, scope, and risks for owned scope
  • Scheduling & Planning:
  • Build and maintain executable schedules for owned scope
  • Update and manage tasks derived from the program IMS
  • Understand dependencies and surface conflicts proactively
  • Risk & Issue Management:
  • Identify risks early and propose mitigations
  • Track issues and drive closure
  • Support replanning and recovery actions when needed
  • Program Execution & Customer Support:
  • Own execution of assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams
  • Interface directly with customers on execution topics under guidance of a Senior PM
  • Support preparation and delivery of customer status updates and reviews
  • Ensure customer questions and concerns are tracked and resolved
  • Contract Administration:
  • Track contractual requirements, milestones, and deliverables for owned scope
  • Support change assessments by documenting impacts to schedule, cost, and scope
  • Maintain accurate records of customer direction and decisions
  • Coordinate with Finance on milestone completion and invoicing readiness
  • Communication & Reporting:
  • Provide clear, accurate status to internal leadership and customers
  • Ensure execution status aligns with contractual commitments
  • Escalate risks or misalignments early
  • Maintain accurate documentation and decision records
  • 3–7 years of experience in program management, systems engineering, or project leadership
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
  • Ability to build and manage schedules for technical work
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in satellite or aerospace programs
  • Exposure to Integrated Master Scheduling
  • Interest in growing into full end-to-end program ownership
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
  • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
  • International exposure to our team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
  • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
  • Relocation assistance when applicable

    • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Golden, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    February 3, 2026
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 12, 2026

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    Trust Level
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    Scored at
    May 12, 2026

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