Senior Project Manager

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

Job Summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the organization of daily operations of one or more ongoing projects and sub-systems related to the design, development, integration and manufacture of new spacecraft and their payloads. The role will support a broad range of technical programs and sub-systems spanning structures, thermodynamics, sensors, electronics, software, and systems engineering. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to projects with significant impact on the future of space and technology on the moon. 

Note: This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on the candidate's experience 

This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA and is onsite.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Creating and coordinating schedules, budgets and resources for concurrent projects with staggered deliverables and reporting cycles
• Integrating project schedules to ensure milestones and delivery requirements are met and all stakeholders are kept informed
• Collaborating with managers and leads to ensure schedule, cost, and technical deliverables are met and up to date throughout
• Creating appropriate reports and records to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements
• Creating technical statements of work and contracts for vendors, manufacturers, and subcontractors, and evaluating the performance of those contracts
• Assisting in the development and delivery of technical progress reports, documentation, and presentations
• Monitoring schedule progress, including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts and progress achieved to date. Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around.
• Leading the development of technical proposals for mission opportunities
• Leading technical teams in the development of new technical products and services
• Development and management of work breakdown structure, program budget, integrated master schedule, and program risk posture
• Maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field plus 5+ years leading or supporting technical projects in a fast-paced environment with project life cycle planning and execution
• Demonstrated experience developing project budgets, schedules, and risks
• Demonstrated experience balancing resources across multiple projects, as well as tracking scope, schedule, and budget
• Demonstrated experience working with engineering teams and ability to quickly establish close working relationships across teams
• Comfort with ambiguity and motivated to solve complex problems
• Ability to work without supervision to lead the development of program plans and schedules for multiple programs concurrently
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence others, build effective interpersonal relationships, and be able to foster and contribute to a positive and productive team environment

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading life cycle development of human-rated or mission critical spaceflight systems or subsystems
• Program management experience in support of government customers
• Demonstrated direct, hands-on experience with space system integration and testing, including cleanroom operations
• Working within an agile development framework
• Advanced MS Project skills (Resource loading/tracking, progress tracking, variance analysis, critical path review and analysis) 
• Using team collaboration tools (Confluence/Jira) to manage tasks and products

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.