Satellite Software Program Manager at loftorbital

loftorbital

Toulouse·4h ago

ManagerFull-timeRustAgileAI

Salary Range

$136,000 - $184,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a Satellite Software Program Manager to join Loft Orbital and lead the delivery of flight and ground software for customer contracts. This role involves working across matrixed and independent product teams to ensure software delivery aligns with AI&T milestones and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

→Own delivery of software scope across customer programs with various teams
→Translate contract requirements into executable software plans
→Build and maintain software schedules integrated into the program IMS
→Manage dependencies between software, hardware, AIT, and mission operations
→Work effectively with matrixed product personnel and independent functional teams
→Identify software delivery risks early and coordinate mitigation actions
→Serve as the primary customer interface for software execution and delivery
→Own contract execution for software-related scope across customer programs
→Work closely with hardware PMs to ensure integrated contract compliance

Requirements

✓7+ years experience managing complex software or software-heavy programs/projects
✓Experience delivering flight software, ground software, or safety-critical systems
✓Strong understanding of Agile execution and long-range program planning
✓Proven ability to operate in matrixed organizations
✓Experience with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management)