SeniorSatelliteProgramManager

## Description 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. You will be 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. In this role, you will be the lead program manager on a major strategic international mission at the earliest stages of development. The program begins with an initial multi-satellite deployment focused on resilient broadband communications infrastructure, with a long-term vision that could scale into a significantly larger sovereign constellation capability. Success on this mission positions Loft at the forefront of a transformational international space partnership and creates substantial long-term growth opportunities for the company. ## 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 4–5 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 progr