Project & Program Management III at Astra

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) from a four-year college or university and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Experience working with project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation)
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently
  • Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance
  • In-depth experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation
  • Strong observational and analytical skills, including ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks
  • Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives
  • Familiarity with various project management methodologies
  • Various certifications (preferred)
  • Change management knowledge (preferred)
  • Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing, move within an office environment, and use a computer

Responsibilities

  • Plans and coordinates all aspects of internal information, system-specific projects from initiation to delivery, often involving network, server, or software implementation/upgrades, and PC deployment
  • Coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments
  • Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints
  • Manages multiple, complex, cross-functional and technical projects
  • Partners with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post-deployment phases
  • Manages/tracks program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables
  • Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc
  • Defines project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Drives the project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocates change management
  • Uses metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provides regular status updates
  • Responsible for internal process improvements; removes gaps across multiple teams and functions
  • Ensures risks are accounted for and provides risk mitigation strategies
  • Serves as primary project point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders
  • Coordinates and assists with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams
  • Evaluates post-project results against metrics; recommends or implements changes to improve delivery practices/processes
  • Performs other duties as required

Skills

Project Management
Program Management
Risk Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Resource Allocation
Progress Tracking
Project Documentation
Training
Budget Management
Network Implementation
Server Upgrades
Software Deployment
PC Deployment
KPI Metrics

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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