Satellite Program Manager

Toulouse - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Loft Orbital is seeking a Senior Satellite Program Manager to lead execution of complex spacecraft and mission programs from contract award through on-orbit delivery. This role is accountable for establishing a credible program baseline and driving disciplined execution against it across engineering manufacturing AIT launch and suppliers.

This is a hands-on execution leadership role not a coordination role. You will build and own Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) manage cost and risk and act as the primary execution interface to customers and internal leadership.

About this role:

Program Ownership & Execution:
Own end-to-end delivery of one or more complex satellite programs
Establish and maintain the program baseline (scope schedule cost risk)
Drive execution to that baseline; lead replans and recovery when required
Serve as the primary customer interface for execution schedule and delivery commitments
Integrated Master Scheduling:
Build and own logic-driven Level 45 IMSs
Validate dependencies across hardware software AIT launch and suppliers
Ensure schedules are executable resource-aware and actively used to manage work
Drive weekly / biweekly execution cadence tied directly to the IMS
Cost Risk and Decision Support:
Own program ETC/EAC in partnership with Finance
Maintain an active risk register with mitigation off-ramps and retirement criteria
Prepare and lead internal and external program reviews (PMRs design reviewed readiness reviews)
Provide leadership with clear decision data not status theater
Cross-Functional & Supplier Leadership:
Drive alignment across engineering product manufacturing software mission ops and launch
Manage strategic suppliers as extensions of the program
Escalate and resolve execution conflicts decisively
Program Ownership Customer Interface & Contract Execution:
Own end-to-end program execution from contract award through on-orbit delivery
Serve as the primary customer interface for execution schedule scope and delivery commitments
Translate contractual requirements into an executable program baseline
Ensure customer expectations remain aligned with technical and schedule reality
Contract Administration & Change Control:
Own day-to-day contract administration for assigned programs in partnership with Legal and Finance
Track contractual obligations milestones deliverables and acceptance criteria
Lead assessment and negotiation of scope changes contract modifications and schedule impacts
Ensure execution remains compliant with contract terms and data rights requirements
Support invoicing milestones deliverable acceptance and customer reporting
Reviews & External Communications:
Lead customer program reviews readiness reviews and delivery checkpoints
Ensure clear documentation of decisions changes and customer direction
Act as Lofts execution authority in customer-facing forums

Must Haves:

5 years of experience in spacecraft aerospace or complex technical programs
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end program delivery
Deep experience building and executing Integrated Master Schedules
Strong understanding of spacecraft development lifecycles
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams under ambiguity

Nice to Haves:

Experience with multi-program ownership or portfolios
Familiarity with DCMA-style schedule health principles
Experience interfacing with government or institutional customers

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

Equity we want you to have an active role in our success
Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours we want you to be at your best
Health and life insurance we care about your health
Lunch Vouchers because lets be honest we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it#loft-gourmand)
Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco Colorado and Toulouse to learn from our differences
Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together
Relocation assistance to Toulousewhen applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity on-orbit AI national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027 we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Required Experience:

Manager

Loft Orbital is seeking a Senior Satellite Program Manager to lead execution of complex spacecraft and mission programs from contract award through on-orbit delivery. This role is accountable for establishing a credible program baseline and driving disciplined execution against it across engineering...