Senior Project Manager

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Project Manager for Voyager Space Solutions is responsible for planning and executing projects from concept to completion, ensuring all phases are managed effectively, while developing customer relationships, coordinating with technical teams, managing budgets and schedules, and providing regular status reports to stakeholders.

The position reports to the VP of Project & Mission Management and is part of the Program Management department. This role is hybrid and based in Webster, Tx.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Developing and overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget;
• Providing regular reporting to project teams and executive leadership;
• Proactively identifying and mitigating scope creep;
• Leading cross-functional teams including technical and project staff; training and mentoring project management staff; managing customer relationships;
• Supporting comprehensive project proposals; and
• Overseeing supplier relationships and contract requirements.

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, computer science/engineering, mathematics, or business
• Master's degree or equivalent preferred
• PMP credential required within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• Experience with common project management frameworks, tools, and software.
• Experience working with government and commercial aerospace customers, with familiarity with launch vehicles and/or payload development.
• Experience working with CubeSats, Small Satellites, or other platforms or payloads designed for operation in space (design, build, test, analysis, launch, operation, etc.).
• 5–10 years of experience leading projects encompassing full project lifecycle management including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
• Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams including technical and project staff, with demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or familiarity with biological or chemical processes, basic laboratory principles and techniques, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge with biological or chemical processes.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Travel up to 30%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States.
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,7