Agile Project Manager

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. 

This position will work on-site at our Space Station Development Facility in Houston, TX, and will serve as the Agile Project Manager for spaceflight, design, build, test, assembly, integration, certification, launch, operations, and sustainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing agile hardware and software development projects in the spaceflight industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and product owners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables

• Ensuring integrated schedule fidelity at the product and module level

• Leading efficient and effective planning sessions, focused on value outcomes

• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

• Understands the engineering development lifecycle and works with engineers to navigate the how from concept to delivery

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to program timelines

• Driving standards and guidelines to support the Agile implementation

• Keeping abreast of Agile/Frameworks, best practices and delivering training as needed

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables

• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, project management, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in program agility, project management, or related roles

• Experience in managing very large, complex programs or projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies

• Experienced working in an agile environment and how that translates to effective scheduling

• Agile Project management principles or project management-related coursework or certification

• Expertise in scheduling software such as Structures for Jira (preferred), Jira Advanced Roadmaps, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools

• Advanced reporting experience, with the ability to create custom reports, dashboards (Power BI), and schedule analysis tools

Skills

• Servant Leadership

• Implementing Agile Values, Principles and supporting frameworks

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

• Attention to detail; ability to proactively anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts before they impact the program

• Strong leadership and influence skills with a proven ability to drive integrated teams toward successful program outcomes

• Able to manage and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry is preferred

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet tight deadlines and quality objectives

• Ability to work and lead in a team environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task

Requirements 

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

• Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)

LIT Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following principles:

Leadership

• Integrity First

• Safety Always

• Transcend

• Excellence

Innovation

• Create

• Iterate

• Disrupt

• Bold

Teamwork

• Together

• Unstoppable

• Humility

• Relentless

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.