Project Manager/Analyst, Associate

About the Role

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We are seeking a bold and dynamic Agile Project Manager to manage agile hardware and software development projects in the spaceflight industry. This position will be onsite at our Space Station Development Facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and planning products that tie in the PBS, OBS, WBS, Risk Register, etc.
• Establish schedule, cost, resource, and scope baselines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and product managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Ensure integrated schedule creation (IMS) and fidelity at the product, system, and module level.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to Project Management Senior Staff.
• Understand the engineering development lifecycle and work with engineers to navigate from concept to delivery.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to program and project timelines.
• Ensure alignment with the program integration team concerning project status in the broader portfolio performance framework.
• Drive standards and guidelines to support system and tactical implementation.
• Ensure consistency of Project Controls methodologies.
• Track realization of strategic benefits.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, project management, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in program project management or related roles.
• Experience in managing very large, complex programs or projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies.
• Experience working in an agile environment and translating that to effective scheduling.
• Project management principles or project management-related coursework or certification.
• Expertise in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or similar tools.
• Advanced reporting experience, with the ability to create custom reports, dashboards (Power BI), and schedule analysis tools.

Skills

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Tech-solutioning using systems and tools to move smarter and faster.
• Ownership and Accountability.
• Pride of Delivery.
• Quality and Technical Rigor.

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• 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).
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).