IT Project Manager
Turion Space
IT, Operations
Irvine, CA, USA
Posted on Aug 31, 2024
The IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives.
- Application Deadline
- December 29, 2024
- Department
- Information Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $90,000 - $115,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Jon Molina
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timeline, resources, and budget. Define project deliverables and milestones.
- Execution: Lead project execution, coordinating tasks, managing resources, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to ensure project success.
- Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources, including team members and budgets, to ensure project objectives are met.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and post-project reviews.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that IT solutions are delivered according to specifications and meet the company’s quality standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex IT projects successfully.
- Project Management Skills: Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and experience applying them in practice.
- Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and software development processes.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and project teams.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications: Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are required.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT project management, with experience managing large-scale IT projects or programs.
- Advanced Skills: Expertise in advanced project management tools and techniques, including Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
- Certifications: Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)).
- Industry Experience: Experience in aerospace or technology sectors, particularly with applications related to space exploration or satellite systems.
ITAR Requirements:
- This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
About Turion Space
Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.
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