Head of Technical Programme Management

Join our team as a Technical Program Manager in our hardware org, working across our product engineering org here at Loft. In this role, you'll contribute directly by supporting our team in their planning and execution, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions on time. Help "pave the road" by developing lightweight and intuitive processes that can further drive team efficiencies. You will work closely with our TPM group across Loft to help guide how teams work effectively and efficiently together.

Your ideas will help shape how we grow and operate, and this is your chance to make a real impact with a team that's redefining space operations. If you're excited about driving change and contributing to groundbreaking projects, we want you on our team!

Lead cross-functional hardware teams across program and mission development, attending key meetings and activities. Monitor progress and communicate changes in priorities, schedules, risks, and dependencies.

Project Planning and Scheduling

Develop and manage project timelines, including milestones and deliverables, for hardware development projects. Coordinate technical requirements, resources, and scheduling across engineering, testing, and production teams to ensure smooth project flow.

Facilitate communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines, including Ground systems, software teams, systems engineering, and suppliers.

Act as the point of contact between engineering teams and other departments, such as product management, operations, and business development.

Risk Management and Mitigation

Identify technical and project risks, including those (related to signal integrity, RF interference, and space environment constraints).

Develop mitigation strategies and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.

Budget and Resource Management

Work with finance and engineering leads to develop budgets that align with project scope and requirements.

Ensure the availability of technical resources, including specialized equipment, testing tools, and team support, while staying within budget constraints.

Contribute to product roadmaps and engage in long-term planning.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

5+ years end-to-end, product development-focused engineering experience on space applications

Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and SDLC standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in data visualization.

Proficient with Jira Global Configuration or familiar with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management).

Experience in Product Management.

Previous experience working with an international team across time zones.

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

International exposure to our team in France

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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.