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Program Manager

Orbit Fab

Orbit Fab

Operations
Lafayette, CO, USA
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022

With a vision for a bustling in-space economy that can support permanent jobs in space, Orbit Fab is building the fundamental infrastructure this entire economy can be built upon: a fuel supply in orbit.

Today, satellites cannot be refueled. A single-use paradigm severely limits satellite mobility and holds back the development of economic activities in space. Orbit Fab is building the first Gas Stations in Space™ refueling infrastructure. We develop the supply chain architecture and technology to deliver propellant in space, allowing satellites to be built for lower cost, to be more flexible and maneuverable, to be more precisely controlled, and to operate longer, enabling operations and business models that have never before been imagined..

Established in 2018, we have already flown three tankers to space; with the first one flown within one year of founding. Working closely with partners and customers across the space industry, we are making the thriving in-space economy a reality.

Role

As a Program Manager at Orbit Fab, you will be responsible and accountable for all cost, schedule, technical, and risk management activities associated with the programs' scope. You will be responsible for building and managing external supplier partnerships as well as collaborating cross functionally with internal business units for hardware and technical deliverables. A successful candidate has demonstrated experience interacting with U.S. Government agencies such as the Air Force, Space Force and/or NASA, managing supplier subcontracts, and leading a team in accordance with the program budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, direct, and control all activities of the program to satisfy requirements and meet financial commitments to the company.

  • Work with both internal and external stakeholders to manage overall program schedule and budget.

  • Manage customer relationships.

  • Work withing the organization to define, secure, and organize resources, standards, processes, procedures, and tools essential for the successful completion of the program.

  • Provide support to business development activities as required.

  • Consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s).

  • Act as a role model through personal excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the business

  • Travel associated with supplier management, business development support, and/or customer visits may be required.

Qualifications

  • 5y or more relevant experience

  • Experience executing through all phases of a program life cycle (business development, mission formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test)

  • Demonstrates expertise and application of program management practices including: planning and budgeting, schedule development, change control, risk and opportunity management, and earned value reporting.

  • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

  • Able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis in rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and financial acumen

  • Experience with Microsoft Project

  • Preferred: Experience managing programs of $10M or larger

If you feel you would succeed in the role above, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether or not you meet all of the requirements listed.

Location and Benefits

Orbit Fab is based out of our Lafayette, Colorado facility and as of January 2022 all roles are based in Colorado. We offer fully covered benefits, unlimited time off and flexible work hours.

Eligibility

To conform to US Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the US Department of State.


Orbit Fab Inc does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.