Spire

Future Opportunities - Program Manager

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Sponsorship not specified$131k-$171kDetected 2 days ago

AlgorithmsProject ManagementProcurementHardware DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

While there is no active vacancy at this time, qualified applicants may be contacted as positions become available.
Who You Are: You are an experienced program manager with a proven track record of delivering complex hardware engineering projects.

The role also includes providing support, planning and oversight to proposals for new programs.
As this is a customer-facing role, you will directly interface with representatives with customer teams and will be responsible for documenting and communicating essential information as well as leading discussions or initiatives to drive desired outcomes and conclusions.
Lead development and maintenance of comprehensive program plans to enable appropriate resourcing, execution, monitoring and control.
Drive and influence on-time, within scope, and within budget delivery of programs.
Lead collaboration with procurement, manufacturing and engineering disciplines to manage program deliveries.
Perform proactive risk management, actively working to mitigate and retire program risks.
Lead development of schedules, scope, risk and cost assessments for new program proposals.
This job posting is for pipeline-building purposes and does not reflect an immediate hiring need.
Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites.

You are an experienced program manager with a proven track record of delivering complex hardware engineering projects.
Your expertise extends to navigating intricate supply chains, managing technical risks, and ensuring seamless integration of complex engineering components.
To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check.

Extensive experience in managing complex programs in space, defense, aerospace or similar industry.
Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, or applicable field of study or equivalent work experience.
Successful track record driving resource, scope, and schedule management across multiple programs simultaneously.
Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to shape solutions out of complexity.
Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity and issues.
Adept at building consensus across cross-functional teams.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Strong English language verbal and written communications.
Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products.
Preferred Skills:
Previous Program or Project Management experience with space-related technologies and solutions.

🌴 Generous Time Off Policy
🎓 Education Assistance Program
📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
👣 Family Leave
💪 Fitness Reimbursement
In addition to its constellation, Spire's data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

We are always looking for top talent and encourage interested candidates to apply for future opportunities.
Through Spire Space Services, customers build and operate their own satellite constellations on top of Spire's proven satellite, ground, and web infrastructure.
In this role, you will be instrumental in our customers' success, managing the schedule and budget of the deployment of their applications to space.

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