Program Controller III

Location

Tempe, AZ | 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:

Are you a driven Program Controller with a passion for leading projects to successful completion? If so, we have an opportunity that will launch your career into the stratosphere! Iridium is seeking a talented and experienced Program Controller III to join our dynamic team. As a Program Controller III, you will work alongside our senior program controllers and managers, guiding the program manager and team members to success. You'll be responsible for communicating program status and key dependencies, implementing cost and schedule processes, and ensuring effective program controls. If you're a proactive problem solver with excellent communication and organizational skills, this is the opportunity for you to shine! Apply now and take your career to new heights.

What You’ll Do:

• Work collaboratively to create and maintain weekly status for project schedules including critical path analysis, look ahead reports, and baseline vs. actual reports.
• Assist in the creation of MS Project PPM and Power BI reports, keeping the reports up to date.
• Maintain monthly project status for project budgets including financial baseline vs. actual costs, variance analysis, and purchase order closures.
• Monitor the progress of a portfolio of project plans, budget and cost tracking, as well as resource demand vs. capacity management.
• Communicate at all levels of the organization on all matters related to the project (project plan, risk analysis, issues, and scope definition).
• Assist in process definition and documentation including workflow diagrams and other visuals to represent processes.
• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding best practices and make recommendations based on project specific requirements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree with a business or technical major and/or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience, preferably within the Aerospace and Telecommunications fields
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions.
• B e comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed.
• Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work.
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge.

We’ll also need you to:

• Be on call
• Be able to travel up to 10%
• Be able to show proof of U.S. citizenship

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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