Senior Technical Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration

Posted:
12/1/2025, 11:40:07 AM

Location(s):
San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
On-site

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Technical Project Manager - Program Operations & Integration
As the Technical Project Manager for program operations & integration, you will be responsible for shaping how we integrate and manage all of our programs at Astranis. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position within the Technical Program Management team in Engineering.

Role

  • Drive resource loading into schedules and optimize task timing across multiple programs
  • Develop program management automation strategies and implement across programs
  • Develop company-wide program management processes and initiatives
  • Ability to develop and manage detailed, discrete program budgets within a complex, dynamic environment
  • Develop and implement program performance standards and dashboards; develop data pipelines
  • Develop and implement cost account management processes for engineering team, specifically focusing on linkages to schedules and program plans and tie in to financial tools
  • Manage execution of special projects
  • Develop integrated master schedules for various programs; mentor and train project managers on scheduling best practices

    Requirements
  • Expertise in developing and managing program schedules and complex interdependencies using tools like Smartsheet or Project 
  • Bachelor of Science (or similar) degree in an Engineering discipline
  • Strong data analytics skills
  • Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing
  • Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans
  • >5 years program planning experience
  • >3 years engineering management or project management experience


Bonus

  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
  • Experience with US Government programs
  • Python coding experience
What we offer: 
 
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
 
Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.
 
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary
$150,000$210,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
 
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.