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Senior Technical Program Manager

astranis · San Francisco · San Francisco, California, United States
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<div class="content-intro"><p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><h4>Senior <strong>Technical Program Manager</strong></h4> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Role</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop integrated schedule with measurable milestones for the program, manage interdependencies and critical paths</li> <li>Drive priorities and execution across the program</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to remove day-to-day execution obstacles and keep the program on schedule</li> <li>Oversee the program budget, balance cost across subsystems and make trade decisions</li> <li>Drive rapid identification and resolution or program risks and changes</li> <li>Lead cross-functional program and design reviews</li> <li>Communicate and track progress effectively</li> <li>Negotiate with internal stakeholders and develop negotiation strategies for external partners</li> <li>Work with the program management team to develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project</li> <li>Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline</li> <li>Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing</li> <li>Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans</li> <li>8 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs</li> <li>4 years engineering management or project management experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Claude and Confluence</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer: </strong></div> <div> </div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div> </div> <div> <p data-path-to-node="3">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.</p> </div> <div>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.</div></div><div class="title">Base Salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$150,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$205,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(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))</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <h4><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="1800">Astranis SMS Terms of Service</span></strong></h4> <ol> <li> <p><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="1837">Recruiting Updates:</span></strong><span data-markdown-start-index="1858"> By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="2004">Opt-Out:</span></strong><s

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