Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager

About the role

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Program Manager – Deputy LTVS Program Manager to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. 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.

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

Benefits

• 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