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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Manager, Strategic Connectivity Projects (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of space, with a goal of enabling life on Mars. They are seeking a Manager for the Strategic Connectivity Projects team to enhance the impact of Starlink's broadband solutions on social and economic development globally through strategic project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Scale the use of Starlink in projects that have significant positive social and economic impact around the world

Develop and execute strategies that align with Starlink business goals as well as team-specific goals

Manage and grow individual team members and capabilities to enable embracing projects of all sizes

Select, establish, and maintain key relationships that align with the strategy and mission, such as influential individuals, philanthropic entities, non-governmental organizations, and development banks

Measure and report progress towards goals, establishing new tracking methods if required

Maintain a strong grasp of standard Starlink product offerings and business processes

Apply excellent business judgement on if, when, and how to deviate

Ensure Starlink products, processes and capabilities develop with social and economic development project use cases in mind by identifying and justifying necessary changes or deviations

Identify and work collaboratively with key internal partners such as market access, global operations, growth, sales, legal, finance, account management, and communications

Work with communications team to collect and share compelling messaging and stories about Starlink’s positive impact around the world

Act as a key advisor to Sr. Director, Market Access and Development on global expansion, personally working special projects as assigned

Qualification

Project ManagementCross-functional LeadershipPublic SpeakingBusiness JudgementNegotiation SkillsRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business fields

7+ years of experience in engineering or operations

1+ years of direct people management experience

Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts

Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations as needed (estimated need is 25% on average through the year, but there may be surges/concentrated periods)

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Ability to champion and lead significant cross-functional projects and business initiatives, including ability to manage in an environment with competing priorities and limited resources

Exceptional external interface and public speaking skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills

Successful internal communicator within SpaceX that possesses the ability to tailor communications appropriately to level (working-level to executive-level)

Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Strong ability to determine what projects to pursue that have positive social and economic development potential as well as are smart business decisions

Ability to navigate risk and ambiguity successfully