Group Manager - Technical Program ManagementAs our Technical Program Management Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and growing the Technical Program Management Team that drives all aspects of the development, production, launching, and operation of our satellites. Our ideal candidate possesses expertise in managing a portfolio of diverse programs that are cross-functional throughout an organization. You have a proven record of ensuring deliverables and scaling processes to improve your team's productivity and collaboration.You will require a breadth of technical knowledge to manage programs from the start of hardware, software, and operational life cycles. You will also coach, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Program Managers that will drive success from the development, launch, and operation of our satellites. Role: Lead our team of technical program managers including hiring, internal structure, standard operating procedures, and career development.Mentor and coach team members to improve their effectiveness. Scale process and operations to optimize our success in terms of performance, schedule, and cost.Scope and implement the tools and technologies that will support your team and related processes.Own and develop the vision for programs and roadmaps for leadership and company wide alignment. Drive risk management across Astranis programs. Work with engineering and operational teams to set milestones, communicate program status, and preemptively identify/address any potential blockers. Understand, communicate, and balance trade offs amongst resources such as: time, cost, risk, and performance. Represent Astranis as a team lead and serve as an escalation point for team members when appropriate. Develop necessary and trackable key metrics to ensure continuous improvement of program management for the team. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.Requirements: Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in a technical discipline3+ years of people management experience Program Management or leadership experience in satellite telecommunications industryPrevious hands on engineering experienceStrong communication skills, both internal and external facingProven ability to work in a fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plansAbility to handle multiple tasks and prioritizeUS Citizen or Green Card HolderBonus: Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and ConfluenceSystem engineering skills including requirements managementExperience in aerospace
