Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position SummaryThe
Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of multiple technical projects through the Space Tango lifecycle. This role focuses on external-facing coordination, partner communication, and portfolio alignment-ensuring clear, consistent communication of project status, milestone progress, and readiness to customers, partners, and internal leadership.
The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience in a technical environment, with a focus on stakeholder management, communication, and coordination across complex programs, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
This position will work on-site in Lexington, KY and travel as required.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee a portfolio of assigned projects to ensure alignment with partner expectations and milestone progress, including schedule development and resource management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, customers, and interface organizations, including NASA, NIH, NSF, and ISS National Lab
- Lead all external communications, including program updates, milestone progress, risks, and overall readiness status across multiple projects
- Lead preparation and execution of external reviews and high-visibility program milestones, ensuring all deliverables are complete, aligned, and presentation-ready
- Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and program materials for partners, sponsors, and executive leadership
- Translate technical progress and risks into clear, concise updates tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Partner closely with Lead Engineers to align on technical status and program execution
- Collaborate with the Business Planning & Controls Analyst to stay aligned on schedules, resources, and overall program health
- Support coordination of integration, launch readiness, and mission execution activities from a program communication perspective
- Ensure alignment and consistency of messaging across internal teams and external stakeholders, serving as the bridge between technical execution and partner communication
Requirements
- 3-8+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in a technical or engineering-driven environment
- Experience supporting hardware development, R&D, aerospace, spaceflight, government, or other regulated industries is a plus; candidates from other complex, cross-functional environments will also be considered
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and external stakeholders (scope and complexity will scale with position level)
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, advanced degree a plus
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management software; MS Project experience preferred
