[Remote] Project & Program Management II at Astra

New Caledonia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Data Centers, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven experience with vendor and logistics management
  • Efficiency in cross-functional team coordination
  • Strong analytical mindset and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Proven track record of delivering complex solutions, while navigating a fast-paced environment with frequent shift in priorities
  • Strong familiarity with tools such as G Sheets, Excel, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent PM software
  • Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Ability to move from place to place (inferred from incomplete physical demands)
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of colocation and edge computing architectures
  • 5+ years of experience managing large-scale data center, network infrastructure, or field deployment projects
  • Familiarity with SLA-driven managed services and handoff to NOC operations
  • Experience with ITIL or PMP methodologies preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related technical field

Responsibilities

  • Oversee material management across all DC build types
  • Monitor and flag hardware shortages
  • Prepare New Build schedules for DC regions and update milestone date shifts in appropriate trackers and tools
  • Provide consumption signals during demand planning
  • Collaborate internally for hardware sourcing; review supply sheets and discuss shortages with relevant team members
  • Communicate design discrepancies vs. master BOM changes to stakeholders; clarify master BOM requirements for each project
  • Work with design creators for BOM understanding and flag hardware delivery risks to stakeholders
  • Analyze dependencies between projects; optimize/prioritize hardware deployment and flag shortages
  • Work with the team to ensure POs are accurate and prioritize gear delivery
  • Refer all flagged issues to stakeholders
  • Analyze gear requirements for new builds; understand milestones and track milestone shifts
  • Collaborate with the team for milestones and gear requirements
  • Build & update trackers appropriately
  • Facilitate transfer of hardware from central to local warehouses
  • Lead/coordinate weekly meetings
  • Review and update status decks in weekly syncs
  • Respond to questions about delivery dates and risks
  • Identify and flag risks & blockers
  • Track chats and assist with programmatic updates
  • Schedule and conduct lessons learned meetings
  • Vet and validate the roadmap with team
  • Lead calls with all stakeholders for feedback
  • Ensure roadmap coverage for all projects
  • Ensure clear documentation of site/building nuances
  • Maintain documentation and trackers
  • Analyze gear requirements based on specifications
  • Coordinate and follow up with all necessary teams regarding material status
  • Review tasks/comments for delivery confirmation and shortages
  • Work with team to understand BOM finalizations and flag mismatches
  • Lead inventory clean-up exercises and ensure process documentation is current
  • Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to project execution framework
  • Support training and onboarding for new team members or subcontractors

Skills

Project Management
Program Management
Data Center
Networking
Hardware Forecasting
Material Management
BOM Management
Hardware Sourcing
Supply Chain
Milestone Tracking
Stakeholder Communication
Risk Management
Deployment Prioritization

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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