Compensation Overview

$85,000 - $150,000

Junior, Mid, Senior

El Segundo, CA, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

Organized with attention to detail
Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning
Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices
Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner
Bachelor's degree in Computer or Information Science-related field
3+ of related experience required
Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment

Responsibilities

Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project
Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing
Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed
Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports
Performs other related duties as assigned

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.

When launch day arrives, we want you by our side

IT Project Manager

As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all current and future projects that the IT team has on their plate. You will drive and coordinate all the resources needed for each project. This is a role that contributes to launching rockets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.
Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing.
Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.
Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Organized with attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science-related field.
3+ of related experience required.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $150,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.

ABL Space Systems

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ABL Space Systems specializes in building rockets for launching small satellites, providing a competitive edge with technologies such as their RS1 launch vehicle that can transport 1,350kg of payload, and their GS0 ground system, a unique containerized launch system designed for global deployment. The company stands out in the aerospace industry with its capacity to fully produce its 13,000lbf engines in-house and its innovative approach to mobilizing launch capabilities, which ensures operational flexibility and leadership in the small satellite launch market. This makes it an excellent workplace for those enthusiastic about cutting-edge aerospace engineering and global operational logistics.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$460.2M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -9%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 25%

INACTIVE