Program Manager, Early Stage Project, X

About the Team We are an early stage geoscience AI team at X with a growing, interdisciplinary portfolio. To prove our path to the moon, we make early contact with the real world through both internal and external partnerships. Our project focuses on de‑risking technology, refining prototypes, running experiments with partners and developing product prototypes and a business. The Role As a Program Manager, you are the heartbeat of our most critical initiatives. You don't just manage timelines; you build and integrate the systems that allow us to run experiments, engage with partners, and scale. This is a role for a strategic operator who thrives in ambiguity and anticipates risks before they become roadblocks. As the Program Manager, you will be the organizational backbone of our team. How You Will Make 10x Impact Organize the team by coordinating workstreams, managing deadlines, driving team meetings and utilizing automation tools to reduce friction and increase velocity. Cultivate strong day‑to‑day relationships and working norms with internal teams and external partners, driving alignment and clear communication to meet shared objectives. Ensure clear documentation and communication to share project progress, breakthroughs, insights, and outcomes. Define and track performance metrics and milestones to keep the team on track. Act as a proxy for the General Manager when needed, using judgment and discretion to unblock decisions, identify dependencies and potential failures and represent the team. What You Should Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a technical field. 6+ years experience in high‑growth tech, VC, or consulting (or 4 years with an advanced degree) with direct "0‑to‑1" startup experience. A "systems‑first" mindset that prioritizes fixing underlying processes over surface‑level symptoms. Expert proficiency in spreadsheets and analysis models to drive decision‑making and project recovery. Mastery of modern PM stacks (Jira/Asana) and fluency in AI productivity tools. Demonstrated ability to understand complex technical concepts, systems, and challenges, and skill in distilling technical meetings into clear action plans. Experience initiating and managing strategic partnerships. It Would Be Great If You Also Had Prior experience in R&D, advanced technology development, or rapid iteration environments where quick feedback loops and experimental methodologies are key. Experience defining, tracking, and utilizing metrics to drive project quality, evaluate impact, and inform strategic decisions. Proven track record in a Program Management or a related role. A strong product sensibility, using user needs ("what") to inform program strategy ("how") and delivery timelines ("when"). Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $130,000 - $191,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Equal Opportunity Workplace At X, we don't just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodation If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr X, The Moonshot Factory