Life with us
At Maxar, we realize that “Space is Cool”. From manufacturing and flying satellites, to producing image products that can be seen in everyday apps like Google Maps to contributing earth imagery to stop slavery in the fishing industry. We don’t create typical technology solutions and we aren’t solving the same old problems that a hundred other companies are solving. We make a difference in the world, and we always seek to harness our capabilities For A Better World. Opportunities and growth are abundant at Maxar, and we’d love to have you join our team.
Our Solutions
Maxar is the world leader in earth intelligence. We serve the US Government, allied governments, and commercial customers on full cycle solutions from satellite design, manufacturing, and operation to ground station engineering, image enhancement and AI/ML image enrichment to support rapid decision making. We provide the highest resolution and most accurate earth imagery at global scale with an unparalleled 20+ year image archive, and, through the acquisition of Vricon, the most accurate 3D representation of the globe at scale. With this ‘digital twin’, Maxar will power the businesses, simulations, governments, and humanitarian missions of tomorrow.
About the Role:
Maxar’s Central Tech team is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead our program initiatives. The Central Tech team builds the technical foundation behind Maxar’s flagship products. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of technology programs that support Maxar’s applications. You will work with stakeholders to define project goals and ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and to a high level of quality.
Responsibilities:
Manage multiple, complex technology programs for the platform simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize and re-plan as necessary to meet changing business needs.
Develop and execute project plans, including project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans for application initiatives.
Identify and manage dependencies between application projects, programs, and teams.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical and non-technical executives, to ensure that platform projects are aligned with business goals.
Lead and manage cross-functional teams of technical resources, including software engineers, project managers, and business teams.
Ensure that application projects are delivered with high quality, meeting, or exceeding customer requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of application program delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM related field.
10-15 years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of delivering complex technology projects.
Preferred Requirements:
Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience using project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
Experience in the satellite and/or geospatial industries is a plus.
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other project management tools.
Experience with Agile methodologies
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.