Project Manager – Houston

A leading space technology company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and execute critical projects from concept to completion. This role requires strong leadership, coordination with technical teams, and the ability to manage project scope, budget, and timelines effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovative projects in the space industry, working with cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee, and maintain project scope, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
• Provide detailed and transparent status reports to project teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, including scope creep and change requests.
• Capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve project objectives.
• Follow defined project management processes and best practices.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
• Support proposal development with input from technical and financial teams.
• Manage external suppliers, including contracts and performance oversight.
• Contribute to the operation and methodology of the Project Management Office.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, or Business.
• 5+ years of experience in program/project management, project engineering, systems engineering, or product development.
• Proven experience managing hardware programs, ensuring successful development, testing, and deployment.
• Proficiency with project management frameworks, tools, and software.
• Experience with government and commercial aerospace customers.
• Familiarity with launch vehicles and/or payload development and hands-on experience with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or other space-based platforms.
• Travel up to 30% as required.