Satellite Program Manager

Job description

Loft Orbital is seeking a Senior Satellite Program Manager to lead execution of complex spacecraft and mission programs from contract award through on-orbit delivery. This role is accountable for establishing a credible program baseline and driving disciplined execution against it, across engineering, manufacturing, AIT, launch, and suppliers. This is a hands-on execution leadership role — not a coordination role. You will build and own Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), manage cost and risk, and act as the primary execution interface to customers and internal leadership. About this role: Program Ownership & Execution: - Own end-to-end delivery of one or more complex satellite programs - Establish and maintain the program baseline (scope, schedule, cost, risk) - Drive execution to that baseline; lead replans and recovery when required - Serve as the primary customer interface for execution, schedule, and delivery commitments Integrated Master Scheduling: - Build and own logic-driven Level 4–5 IMSs - Validate dependencies across hardware, software, AIT, launch, and suppliers - Ensure schedules are executable, resource-aware, and actively used to manage work - Drive weekly / biweekly...