Project Coordinator II at Astra

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Builds productive internal and external working relationships
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
  • Flexibility essential - the role requires both office and remote commitments, as well as being willing to occasionally adjust work hours due to work with regional colleagues
  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
  • Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Previous experience with ticketing systems and/or project management system
  • Understanding of or previous experience in a technology driven environment
  • Proactive attitude and dependable
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work both within a team and independently
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
  • Ability to use good judgment, as well as problem-solving and decision making skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional decorum
  • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Must be able to use a computer
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Responsibilities

  • Gather and maintain project requirement lists
  • Provides weekly project updates including action item updates
  • Schedules and coordinates project reviews and follows up on assigned actions
  • Effectively and accurately communicate status to the project team
  • Maintains and monitors project plans, project schedules, work hours and expenditures
  • Assists with identifying project issues, determining the right team member to provide a solution, and/or escalating the issue to the client manager
  • Takes part in organizing, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings
  • Documents and follows up on important actions and decisions from meetings
  • Collaborates with various regional teams responsible for project resources and ticket resolution
  • Assists with daily monitoring of the ticketing system, reassigning tickets where required
  • Produces regular reports as required
  • Assists with identifying trends or recurring problems and escalates to management for resolution
  • Assists with locating and defining new process improvement opportunities
  • Develops and maintains knowledge and skills and keeps up-to-date with new processes and procedures
  • Works closely with SDMs/Project Managers to understand and maintain focus on their analytical needs, including assisting with identifying critical metrics and KPIs, and delivering actionable insights to relevant decision-makers
  • Other duties as required

Skills

Project Coordination
Requirements Gathering
Stakeholder Management
Schedule Management
Action Item Tracking
Reporting
Ticketing Systems
KPI Analysis
Process Improvement

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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