Axiom Space

Project Manager/Analyst, Associate

Axiom Space$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in program/project management or related roles.
  • Experience managing large, complex projects with multiple workstreams.
  • Familiarity with agile environments and effective scheduling methods.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and related certifications.
  • Proficiency in scheduling software like Microsoft Project or Jira.
  • Advanced skills in reporting tools, including Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive project plans tying into various management structures.
  • Establish and maintain baselines for schedule, cost, and scope.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project goals.
  • Ensure creation of integrated schedules at various levels of the project.
  • Communicate project status and potential issues to senior management.
  • Navigate engineering development lifecycles with the engineering team.
  • Proactively identify and manage project risks to timelines.

Benefits

  • Onsite work at a unique Space Station Development Facility.
  • Opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving spaceflight industry.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
  • Potential for career growth in the aerospace sector.
  • Involvement in challenging and innovative projects that have real-world impact.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Agile Project Manager for spaceflight, design, build, test, assembly, integration, certification, launch, operations, and sustainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing agile hardware and software development projects in the spaceflight industry. This position will be onsite at our Space Station Development Facility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop project plans and planning products that tie in the PBS, OBS, WBS, Risk Register, etc.
  • Establish schedule, cost, resource, and scope baselines.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and product managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Ensuring integrated schedule creation (IMS) and fidelity at the product, system and module level.
  • Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to Project Management Senior Staff.
  • Understands the engineering development lifecycle and works with engineers to navigate the how from concept to delivery.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to program and project timelines.
  • Ensure alignment with program integration team concerning project status in the broader portfolio performance framework.
  • Driving standards and guidelines to support the system and tactical implementation.
  • Ensure consistency of Project Controls methodologies.
  • Track realization of strategic benefits.


QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, project management, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in program project management, or related roles.
  • Experience in managing very large, complex programs or projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies.
  • Experienced working in an agile environment and how that translates to effective scheduling.
  • Project management principles or project management-related coursework or certification.
  • Expertise in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira or similar tools.
  • Advanced reporting experience, with the ability to create custom reports, dashboards (Power BI), and schedule analysis tools.


CORE SKILLS:
  • Passion for space and the mission
  • Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
  • High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
  • Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster


CORE COMPETENCIES:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Ownership and Accountability
  • Pride of Delivery
  • Quality and Technical Rigor


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
  • Equipment and Machines
  • Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).

About Axiom Space

Axiom Space is a private space exploration company that aims to build the world's first commercial space station. The company was founded in 2016 by Michael Suffredini, who previously served as the manager of the International Space Station program at NASA. Axiom Space plans to launch its first module to the International Space Station in 2020, and eventually detach it to form the core of its own space station. The company has partnerships with major aerospace companies such as Boeing and SpaceX.
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