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Position: Project/Program Manager V (Sr. Program Manager Facility Relocation & Lab Construction)
Location: Redmond WA 98052
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Job Description
- Project Kuiper is clients initiative to deliver global broadband service through a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites.
- The Development Operations (DevOps) team plays a critical role in enabling the design prototyping and testing of Kuipers hardware by maintaining specialized labs and technical infrastructure.
- As we expand into a new development facility we are seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead the coordination of all move-related activities - spanning construction timelines utility installations lab build-outs and stakeholder relocations.
- This individual will own the master schedule and drive cross-functional alignment between lab users facilities contractors and clientinfrastructure teams to ensure a smooth transition.
- This is a high-visibility high-impact role requiring excellent program management fundamentals strong technical understanding and exceptional stakeholder communication.
- You will work closely with the Industrial Engineer Facilities & Equipment Manager and technical teams to ensure timelines are realistic risks are identified early and handoffs between teams are seamless.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the integrated program schedule for facility build-out equipment delivery lab readiness and team relocation
- Drive cross-functional coordination across design engineering test DevOps facilities contractors and clientworkplace teams
- Identify critical path tasks resource constraints and interdependencies escalating and resolving issues proactively
- Conduct regular schedule reviews with stakeholders and ensure documentation is continuously updated
- Translate technical and construction inputs into clear timelines milestones and decision gates
- Support scope planning and sequencing for lab layout readiness utilities safety approvals and equipment commissioning
- Ensure communication clarity across all stakeholders and manage change control processes for evolving timelines
- Create and maintain program-level dashboards progress updates and risk mitigation strategies
Basic Qualifications
- 7 years of direct experience managing complex technical programs in lab R&D construction or manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to manage large-scale facility build-outs or lab construction efforts involving multiple engineering and infrastructure teams
- Strong proficiency in project/program management tools (e.g. Smartsheet MS Project Confluence or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently drive alignment across stakeholders and lead through ambiguity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of managing senior-level stakeholders
- Technical fluency in lab environments utilities planning or equipment enablement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with R&D lab construction or hardware development facility moves
- Familiarity with industrial codes utilities infrastructure (HVAC power gases) and equipment readiness workflows
- PMP certification or equivalent program management training
- Experience working in aerospace defense or advanced manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of clientsystems or processes (if internal transfer is a possibility)
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Years of Experience: 7 Years
- Degree or Certification: PMP certification or equivalent program management training
Leadership Principle:
- Customer Obsession Learn and Be Curious Dive Deep Clear communication
Top 3 must-have hard skills
- complex technical programs in lab R&D construction or manufacturing environments
- project/program management tools (e.g. Smartsheet MS Project Confluence or similar)
- communication skills
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.