Payload Project Manager
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payload Project Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for client payload projects. This role oversees the end-to-end management of payload projects, ensuring alignment with customer needs and mission objectives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Represents Axiom Space as the primary company point of contact for the payload projects, managing the client project throughout its entire life cycle.
Serves as the primary point of contact for payload projects, supporting proposal development including task/milestone definition and detailed cost/schedule estimates.
Develops and documents a detailed understanding of the client project including overall requirements, success criteria, and constraints.
Establishes and maintains overall project schedules tracking budgets, key milestones, and deliverables.
Manages all expectations and communication with the client including organization of regular meetings with client to support project development and execution.
Organizes and leads internal payload progress meetings to support payload development schedules, mitigate potential issues and develop customer friendly solutions.
Aids clients in defining and providing various payload data sets required by space station and transportation vehicle including developing safety, logistics, verification, and operations documentation.
Assists clients by participating in major payload integration milestones including but not limited to design reviews, operations reviews, flight and ground safety reviews, verification, and certification reviews.
Coordinates with Axiom teams to develop and offer solutions, such as: Engineering team to supply client with Axiom provided hardware and software solutions ensuring that the engineering team is always informed on client and project needs. Operations team to support client development of crew training and mission operations products.
Participates in anomaly resolution when on-orbit anomalies occur during real-time ops.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Communicates project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Implements and maintains agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Performs additional job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, math, or science. 10+ years performing Payload Integration, preferably for ISS. Advanced experience (10+ years) with the NASA Safety Review Panel process and requirements preferred.
Experience: Experienced in customer interfacing role. Experienced in managing projects of different sizes from start to finish.
Skills: Executes priorities with precision and pace. High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally. Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).