Senior Payload Project Manager / Integrator

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents Axiom Space as the primary company point of contact for the payload projects, managing the client project throughout its entire life cycle.
• Supports proposal development including task/milestone definition and detailed cost/schedule estimates.
• Develops and documents a detailed understanding of the client project including overall requirements, success criteria, and constraints.
• Establishes and maintains overall project schedules tracking budgets, key milestones, and deliverables.
• Manages all expectations and communication with the client including organization of regular meetings with client to support project development and execution.
• Organizes and leads internal payload progress meetings to support payload development schedules, mitigate potential issues and develop customer friendly solutions.
• Assists clients in defining and providing various payload data sets required by space station and transportation vehicle including developing safety, logistics, verification, and operations documentation.
• Assists clients by participating in major payload integration milestones including but not limited to design reviews, operations reviews, flight and ground safety reviews, verification, and certification reviews.
• Coordinates with Axiom teams to develop and offer solutions, such as:
• Engineering team to supply client with Axiom provided hardware and software solutions ensuring that the engineering team is always informed on client and project needs.
• Operations team to support client development of crew training and mission operations products.
• Participates in anomaly resolution when on-orbit anomalies occur during real-time ops.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, math, or science.
• 9+ years performing Payload Integration, preferably for ISS.
• Advanced experience (9+ years) with the NASA Safety Review Panel process and requirements preferred.
• Experienced in customer interfacing role.
• Experienced in managing projects of different sizes from start to finish.

Skills

• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to juggle, prioritize, and keep track of multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and make and communicate the rationale behind key decisions in a constantly evolving fast-pace work environment.
• Strong project and time management skills with a high level of intuition and judgment.
• Must have a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, problem solver.
• Ability to take on ownership of projects ad hoc and drive them from beginning to end.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Self-motivated and proactive; creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.
• Self-assured and energetic self-starter; proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to integrate quickly into a small team and represent the company with integrity.
• Professional, confident, driven, and dynamic.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds can succeed.

Essential Functions

• Work Environment: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements 

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Physical Requirements

• 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).
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources
• Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment