X, The Moonshot Factory · 23 hours ago
Program Manager, Early Stage Project
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expX, The Moonshot Factory, is focused on inventing and launching transformative technologies. As a Program Manager, you will manage critical initiatives and build systems to enhance scalability and efficiency across teams, while proactively identifying risks and maintaining alignment with the organization’s mission.
AerospaceAugmented RealityAutomotiveRobotics
Responsibilities
Design the frameworks, rituals, and automation tools that eliminate silos between R and D, Marketing, and Operations
Remove process friction to shorten the cycle from strategic idea to market reality and protect the critical path
Build repeatable playbooks and templates that allow the company to scale project volume without a proportional increase in headcount
Lead sophisticated quantitative modeling to translate complex business challenges into actionable executive insights
Act as a proxy for the GM when needed, using judgment and discretion to unblock decisions with velocity and represent the organization in cross-functional and technical forums
Proactively identify dependencies and potential failures weeks in advance while using GenAI to optimize deliverable pace
Bridge the gap between "why" and "what" to maintain mission-alignment and high morale during intense delivery cycles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a technical field (STEM preferred). Proven experience 'in the trenches' is what we value most
6+ years in high-growth tech, VC, or consulting (or 4 years with an advanced degree) with direct '0-to-1' startup experience
A 'systems-first' mindset that prioritizes fixing underlying processes over surface-level symptoms
Proven ability to influence C-suite leaders and technical leads through diplomacy and data-backed recommendations
Expert proficiency in spreadsheets and analysis models to drive decision-making and project recovery
Mastery of modern PM stacks (Jira/Asana) and fluency in AI productivity tools
Exceptional skill in distilling complex meetings into clear action plans and polished executive presentations
A passion for the legal space and a track record of handling confidential information with total security
Preferred
Fluency across Engineering, Design, and Finance constraints within the software development lifecycle
Proficiency in SQL or BI tools (Tableau/Looker) to independently drive data iteration
A strong product sensibility, using user needs ('what') to inform program strategy (‘how') and delivery timelines ('when')
Experience successfully course-correcting high-stakes projects that faced significant execution challenges
Expertise in applying various operational frameworks (OKRs, SCRUM, MECE) based on the specific challenge
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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