Senior Technical Product Manager @ VAST

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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Technical Product Manager, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Information Systems, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-level finance and ERP systems that support the core operations of our space infrastructure initiatives. These systems are foundational to driving financial insight, control, and scalability across the company.

Responsibilities:

Lead the full product lifecycle for finance-related information systems initiatives, from requirements gathering through launch and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with stakeholders acrossFinance, Accounting, Supply Chain and Legal to define the vision, roadmap, and priorities for financial systems.
Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams to translate business needs into system requirements.
Align ERP configurations and customizations with financial controls, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
Manage system implementations and enhancements, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business goals.
Oversee system testing, validation, training, and user acceptance to ensure successful deployment and adoption.
Ensure financial systems are scalable, secure, audit-compliant, and optimized for performance.
Drive integration of finance platforms with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., procurement tools, billing systems, BI platforms).
Maintain and evolve a product roadmap that supports organizational growth and finance transformation goals.
Monitor financial system performance, conduct gap analyses, and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
Stay informed on ERP trends, financial technology innovations, and regulatory changes.
Build and deliver training materials and change management programs to drive user engagement and proficiency.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture, processes, and configurations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
4+ years of experience in product management, business systems analysis, or ERP system ownership with a focus on financial systems.
Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, including GL, AP, AR, FP&A, fixed asset management, procurement, cost accounting, and compliance.
Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, audit standards, and compliance.
Proven track record of delivering cross-functional technology solutions on time and within scope.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities.

Preferred Skills:

Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Infor.
Understanding of advance compliance requirements including SOX, DCAA and FAR.
Experience managing implementations or major enhancements in ERP platforms.
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) for issue tracking and documentation.
Experience in system architecture, data modeling, and master data governance.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.
Background in Aerospace, Defense, or high-growth, regulated industries.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range

Senior Technical Product Manager: $150,000 - $202,000
Staff Technical Product Manager: $183,000 - $241,000

Salary Range: California

$150,000—$241,000 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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