Senior Technical Project Manager

Location

McLean, VA | United States

Job description

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Technology Development and Operations Program Management Office. As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage projects by working with internal and external customers and lead multi-discipline engineering project team(s) to identify, gain approval for, and implement engineering solutions for new service and product projects. You will be successful in this position if you have a passion for driving projects from start to finish, development and creative problem solving.

What You’ll Do:

• Works independently to manage projects from concept, award (for externally funded projects), through planning and final delivery while actively managing quality and financial performance of assigned projects
• Manage individual projects, typically of value $3-8M, and duration of 36 months or less.
• Use breadth of knowledge to manage the project execution strategy including gates, milestones, deliverables, and acquisition strategy including make or buy decisions, subcontracting strategy, etc.
• Lead internal and external teams to execute the full spectrum of the project
• Develop solutions for project risks to minimize impact to the program
• Participate in major milestone meetings with internal or external customers (ex. SRR, CDR, FAT) and senior officials to communicate status and/or implement Agile or Scaled Agile development practices
• Portray the company's expectations and requirements to the engineering, development, test, and deployment teams to ensure alignment
• Confidently presents on project status, on-going financial viability, and identification of key issues to senior management
• Investigate customer changes and follow up on change related costs and supporting proposals for both commercial, government, and technical scope of work deviations

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering prefered
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, including relevant experience in satellite, telcomm, and/or telcomm user equipment space
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
• Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
• Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• PMI/PMP Certificaiton prefered

We’ll also need you to :

• Be able to travel approximately 1 week/month+ depending on project and management needs

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.

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