Astra

Infrastructure Project Manager

California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Telecommunications, UtilitiesIndustries

Infrastructure Project Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Astreya is seeking a qualified Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects for PG&E. This role will focus on network infrastructure, data center technologies, and iterative deployment methodologies, primarily operating in Oakland, Concord, San Ramon, and virtually. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing projects involving microwave networks, common facilities, network infrastructure, compute, storage, and associated tools, with a strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Provides IT services including planning, development, implementation, and support for systems solutions required for PG&E's Network Infrastructure, Fiber, Data Center Technologies, and User Device Technology.
  • Utilizes various tools and techniques for estimating costs associated with a project/program, including physical, financial, and human capital costs.
  • Leads the effort in creative approaches to problem-solving and quality deliverables supporting business needs.
  • Accountable for negotiating conflicts and ensuring identified issues are resolved.
  • Provides leadership and motivation to team members.
  • Establishes comprehensive service level agreements.
  • Ensures that the project/program outcome reflects the goals of the organization/business.
  • Ensures timely and effective communication regarding the mapping of initiatives to business goals to business partners, including presenting information to IT and business leaders outlining portfolio specifics.
  • Acts as a liaison and conduit for information flow between the department team and the rest of the IT and business community, as well as with appropriate external stakeholders; manages the efficient and effective resolution of issues.
  • Monitors program results against technical specifications.
  • Ensures appropriate resources are assigned to each project/program.
  • Develops and manages a set of meaningful metrics to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the team on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
  • Ensures compliance to standards/regulations and governance processes.
  • Develops and manages department budgets, regularly monitoring expenses against forecast, providing explanation or justification for budget items and/or variances.
  • Identifies new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.
  • Communicates project status to all stakeholders.
  • Monitors, evaluates status, and reports on projects.
  • Communicates (oral and written) with peers inside and outside of the department, providing information or exchanging data.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in managing projects involving microwave networks, common facilities, network infrastructure, compute, storage, and associated tools.
  • Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project management frameworks.

Salary Range

$80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Base Salary)

  • Note: The salary information provided is base pay only and does not include other forms of compensation such as performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or general incentives. These are not guaranteed, may have specific eligibility requirements, and are at Astreya's discretion.
  • Placement within the salary range will be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations such as education, experience, certifications, licenses, and preferred qualifications.

Company Information

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

  • Medical: Provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only.
  • Dental: Provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options).
  • Vision: Nationwide Vision provided thro...

Skills

Project Management
Network Infrastructure
Data Center Technologies
Microwave Networks
Waterfall
Agile
Cost Estimation
Problem Solving
Conflict Negotiation
Team Leadership
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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