Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world.   For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.  Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions.  Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.  Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.   We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our Technology Development and Operations team. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will manage projects by working with internal and external customers and lead multi-discipline engineering project team(s) to identify, gain approval for, and implement engineering solutions for new service and product projects. You will be successful in this position if you have a passion for driving projects from start to finish, development and creative problem solving.

What You’ll Do:

• Independently own projects from concept to award (for externally funded projects) and through planning and final delivery while actively managing quality and financial controls
• Be responsible for responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposal), RFIs (Requests for Information), and RFQs (Requests for Quotation), as well as write white papers
• Develop project execution strategies including gates, milestones, deliverables, and acquisition strategy leading internal and external teams to execute the full spectrum of the project
• Manage projects, hold regular meetings, and produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for customers as well as for internal purposes
• Coordinate internal activities to ensure major milestones are progressed in line with the program requirements
• Identify and manage project risks to minimize impact to the program
• Play a key role in coordinating and leading/hosting major milestone meetings with the customer

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, including relevant experience in satellite, telcomm, and/or telcomm user equipment space
• 5+ years of applicable experience in planning and executing technical development and integration projects
• Engineering or program management experience in communications and/or network systems
• Experience managing proposal teams and executing proposals
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
• Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
• Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• PMI/PMP Certification
• Knowledge of LEO satellite systems
• Agile development project experience
• Active/current Secret Security Clearance

We’ll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to10%
• Be a U.S. Citizen

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.