Axiom Space · 8 hours ago
Principal Program Manager for the Program Management Office (PMO)
Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expAxiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station, and is seeking a Principal Program Manager to support the delivery of complex aerospace programs and high-visibility business projects. This role involves leading program projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the on-time, on-budget delivery of strategic business projects with aggressive timelines
Define and document project scope, develop cost estimates, and build detailed project schedules for complex, cross-functional initiatives
Maintain effective project controls and manage risks, issues, changes, decisions, costs, resources, and timelines, ensuring alignment with business goals
Support the drafting and negotiation of contracts with suppliers and customers/innovators, ensuring feasible scope, timelines, and budgets
Manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines while providing clear, transparent communication of project status, health, risks, and forecasts to leadership and stakeholders
Drive team effectiveness by identifying workload priorities, removing obstacles, and facilitating resolution of project-related issues
Balance competing project constraints—including scope, quality, schedule, funding, resources, and risk—to ensure project success
Serve as SME to cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Mission Services, and other internal partners to meet project objectives
Support customer reviews, project documentation, and contract-related activities
Apply and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle where appropriate
Maintain standardized tools, templates, and reporting practices to support accurate project tracking
Identify opportunities for process improvement that enhance project communication, efficiency, and performance
Perform additional job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required
15+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, or other high-technology industries
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, delivering on time and within budget
Strong understanding of project lifecycles, systems engineering principles, and commercial or government contract management
Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority and effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to proactively address complex challenges
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor information for executive leadership
Proven track record of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
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)
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or MS in Engineering/Management)
PMP or PgMP certification strongly preferred
Experience supporting external customer or supplier negotiations is a plus
Company
Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a commercial space station company that connects to the ISS.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
C5 CapitalIBX
2025-03-27Series Unknown
2024-06-07Series Unknown
2023-08-21Series C· $350M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Cirtain
CEO, President Axiom Space
Tejpaul Bhatia
Chief Executive Officer
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