Senior Program Manager

Senior Technical Program Manager – Space Systems

Our client is a rapidly scaling, venture-backed space technology company developing advanced satellite platforms and high-reliability hardware for commercial and government missions. With multiple programs transitioning from development into qualification and production, the company is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive execution across its most critical system-level initiatives.

• Own end-to-end execution of complex spacecraft and hardware development programs from concept through launch readiness.
• Serve as the primary program lead across multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring alignment across systems, mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive technical trade discussions and ensure program decisions are aligned with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), test readiness reviews, and executive program reporting.
• Proactively identify programmatic and technical risks, implementing mitigation strategies early.
• Partner with finance and operations to manage budgets, forecasting, and production ramp planning.
• Act as a key interface with customers, partners, and senior leadership, translating technical complexity into clear program status.

• 8+ years of experience managing complex aerospace, space, or high-reliability hardware programs.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft development life cycles, systems engineering principles, and qualification processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading programs through major milestones (design, integration, test, launch, or production ramp).
• Experience operating in fast-paced, growth-stage or New Space environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Master’s preferred).

If this sounds like a role you’d like to explore, please reach out for a confidential conversation.