K2 Space Corporation · 4 months ago
Program Manager, Commercial
Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expK2 Space is a groundbreaking Series B space startup focused on building large, high-powered spacecraft for next-generation space development. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s commercial business vision by liaising with customers and stakeholders, defining requirements, and overseeing project execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead proposal efforts for commercial customers including responding to opportunities, scoping contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders for technical definition
Act as the POC for your customer to resolve issues, negotiate requirements, coordinate technical and contractual changes, and maintain positive relationships
Partner with the diverse teams within K2 to drive towards spacecraft vehicle readiness, assess change impacts, develop mission CONOPS, and proactively track schedules to ensure all contract requirements are met
Communicate with internal management, executives, and customers about the overall program schedule and mission readiness
Plan and lead customer reviews and deliverables through cross-company coordination, developing and briefing technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues
Nurture and maintain a network of commercial customers, partners, and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline
5+ years of professional experience in the space industry
8+ years of technical program or project management experience
Full project lifecycle experience, preferably with spacecraft
Deep understanding of commercial satellite contracting and business development
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience negotiating technical deliverables, requirements and scope
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere
Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Preferred
Program Management certification
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks
Company
K2 Space Corporation
Making previously impossible missions possible
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$425.53MKey Investors
RedpointAltimeter CapitalAlpine Space Ventures
2025-12-11Series C· $250M
2025-02-13Series B· $110M
2024-02-13Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
Karan Kunjur
Co-Founder
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