Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Deputy LTVS Program Manager, you will contribute to the most exciting chapter of human space exploration. You will execute the program vision to develop, build, and deliver a Lunar Terrain Vehicle to the surface of the Moon by 2029, capable of carrying NASA astronauts and payloads, and establishing infrastructure on the lunar surface.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Program Manager in the orchestration of multiple projects key to the critical path of the program

Manage program milestone reviews by establishing review success criteria, planning peer reviews, managing stakeholder feedback, and tracking progress

Lead evaluation and maintenance of program schedule, budget, technical goals, and milestone readiness in collaboration with Integrated Product Team Leads and LTVS Chief Engineer

Track key performance indicators across the program

Interface with NASA to communicate program status and ensure program deliverables meet customer needs

Support team scaling and organization structure development

Improve program efficiency through refining execution processes and effectively prioritizing program-level tasking and objectives in response to new information

Keep human safety at the forefront of all program activities

Coordinate internal project activities and facilitate communication between project teams and supporting departments

Lead internal meetings to align priorities, surface risks, and troubleshoot blockers

Ensure documentation, reporting, and data are accurate and accessible to internal stakeholders

Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field

15+ years of project management or coordination experience in a technical or engineering environment, including management of scope, schedule, and budget

Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human spaceflight, or human-rated vehicle development

Strong leadership history

Ability to understand customer vision, align priorities with company objectives, and translate this information into clear programmatic goals and objectives.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)

Proven ability to work across multiple teams and balance competing priorities

Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines

Subcontractor Management experience building a collaborative and innovative environment, establishing priorities, and driving execution within the program team

Excellent organization and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP or equivalent

Experience as a cost account manager

Experience applying earned value management

Familiarity with principles and execution of Model-Based Systems Engineering

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer

Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation

Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions

Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.