The Role
The Senior Program Manager will lead complex technical development programs in lunar exploration, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
Summary Generated by Built In
At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.
Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.
ispace Technologies US is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Program Manager to report to the ispace-US EVP of Operations 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 of combined experience managing complex and challenging cross-functional development programs within a highly fast paced technical environment, ideally within the Aerospace industry
- 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
What Makes You Stand Out!
- Agile and able to respond to dynamic priorities
- Works with limited oversight from leadership
- Recommend business solutions for day-to-day contractual challenges.
- Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred
- Experience in startup environment a plus
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At ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.
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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The Company
What We Do
ispace is a lunar exploration company with a vision to extend human presence to outer space. The company is developing lunar landers and rovers to deliver customer payloads to the Moon and explore the lunar surface. In doing so, we aim to be a vehicle for companies on Earth to access new business opportunities on the Moon and ultimately incorporate the Moon into Earth’s economic and living sphere. The company is currently planning to its first mission to the Moon as early as Q4 2022.
