Technical Program Manager, Hardware at Loft Orbital Solutions

Wanna join the adventureLoft Orbitals mission is to to simplify access to space streamlining the process to develop and deploy mission tasking to our space infrastructure.Join our team as a Technical Program Manager in our hardware org working across our product engineering org this role youll contribute directly by supporting our team in their planning and execution focusing on delivering high-quality solutions on time. Help pave the road by developing lightweight and intuitive processes that can further drive team efficiencies. You will work closely with our TPM group across Loft to help guide how teams work effectively and efficiently together.Your ideas will help shape how we grow and operate and this is your chance to make a real impact with a team thats redefining space operations. If youre excited about driving change and contributing to groundbreaking projects we want you on our team!About this Role:Lead cross-functional hardware teams across program and mission development attending key meetings and activities. Monitor progress and communicate changes in priorities schedules risks and dependencies.Project Planning and SchedulingDevelop and manage project timelines including milestones and deliverables for hardware development projects. Coordinate technical requirements resources and scheduling across engineering testing and production teams to ensure smooth project flow.Cross-Functional CollaborationFacilitate communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines including Ground systems software teams systems engineering and suppliers.Act as the point of contact between engineering teams and other departments such as product management operations and business development.Risk Management and MitigationIdentify technical and project risks including those (related to signal integrity RF interference and space environment constraints).Develop mitigation strategies and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.Budget and Resource ManagementWork with finance and engineering leads to develop budgets that align with project scope and requirements.Ensure the availability of technical resources including specialized equipment testing tools and team support while staying within budget constraints.Support team leads in creating standards best practices and streamlined processes for feature development and delivery.Contribute to product roadmaps and engage in long-term planning.Must Haves:Proven ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.5 years end-to-end product development-focused engineering experience on space applicationsProficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban Lean) and SDLC standards.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in data visualization.Strong interpersonal skills; capable of influencing others without formal authority.Nice to Haves:Proficient with Jira Global Configuration or familiar with the Atlassian product suite (Jira Confluence Jira Service Management).Experience in Product Management.Previous experience working with an international team across time zones.Some of Our Awesome Benefits:100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependentsFlexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insuranceFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays 401(k) plan and equity optionsDaily catered lunches and snacksInternational exposure to our team in FranceFully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial supportOff-sites and many social events and celebrationsRelocation assistance when applicable$130000 - $170000 a yearState law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $130000- $17-000 per year in Colorado. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What wecantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.Who We AreLoft: Space Made Simple.Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity in-orbit demonstrations national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.We value kind supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1