TL;DR

Senior Technical Program Manager (Spacecraft): Drive program execution for satellite development from design through launch with an accent on schedule management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination. Focus on managing complex hardware programs, stakeholder negotiation, and ensuring on-time delivery of spacecraft.

Location: San Francisco, USA

Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 USD

Company

%hirify_global% builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing secure networks to enterprise, government, and military customers, operating from Northern California with a team of 450 engineers.

What you will do

Develop integrated schedules with measurable milestones for satellite programs
Drive priorities and execution of spacecraft development activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure program success
Communicate progress effectively to internal and external stakeholders
Negotiate with internal teams and external partners to align priorities
Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual per U.S. Government export regulations
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar discipline
Over 7 years engineering experience on large complex hardware programs
More than 3 years engineering management or program/project management experience
Expertise in program scheduling and managing complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project
Excellent communication skills for internal and external collaboration

Nice to have

Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence

Culture & Benefits

Compensation includes base salary, equity, and robust benefits
Company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
Flexible PTO and 401(K) retirement plan
Free on-site catered meals