ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.
With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.
ispace US is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Program Manager to report to the ispace-US Director of Programs to manage various complex technical development programs aimed at supporting a long-term vision of establishing a permanent presence on the moon! This person will collaborate closely with other Program Managers and a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and support personnel to drive the execution of various activities within lunar lander development programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team working to develop cutting edge technology advancements on the moon!
Key Responsibilities
- Program execution in various phases of the program lifecycle to include Business Development, Design, Manufacturing Integration and Test and Mission Operations
- Generate and maintain program integrated master schedule (IMS)
- Generate and maintain program budgets and forecasts, including financial, technical, and schedule risk and opportunity positions
- Responsible for all program planning and controls functions for assigned program to include schedule, Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists (SDRL's) and Risks
- Work closely with other contractors/teammates in meeting customer needs
- Ensures cost, schedule and scope are defined and properly tracked from conception to delivery
- Biased towards action – must be willing to take initiative and drive projects to closure with limited supervision
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's within a STEM discipline. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
- 10+ years working in a highly complex Engineering driven environment
- High sense of accountability and ownership, ability to be resourceful and deliver results with minimal direction
- Strong problem-solving and proven data driving-decision making abilities, proactively identifying critical-path actions, risks, and opportunities to accelerate progress
- Experience with both Government and Commercial Contracts; understanding of DFAR/FAR requirements is a plus
- Proven and effective executive-level briefing, writing and organizational skills and significant experience leading across multiple technical and business operations disciplines
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across global cross functional leaders
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools to include MS Project, Sharepoint, MS Teams and Atlassian Products
- Comfortable creating order with ambiguity
- US Citizens only – must be available to obtain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Degree. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
- 10+ years of combined experience managing complex and challenging cross-functional development programs within a highly fast paced technical environment within the Aerospace industry
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based upon experience - $145,000-$160,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
- Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
- Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
- 401(k)
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
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Last updated on Oct 18, 2024