Senior IT Project Manager, CesiumAstro
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Aerospace communication systems
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Aerospace communication systems
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Stock options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To deliver advanced communication capabilities for a diverse set of applications at compelling performance and cost.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, business administration, project management, or a related field with 5–8 years of related experience, or Master's degree in a related field with 3–6 years of related experience in IT project management, infrastructure delivery, cloud technology projects, enterprise systems implementation, or a related discipline
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of IT project management principles, risk management, and technology delivery methodologies
- Knowledge of smart sheets for project planning, scheduling, resource coordination
- In-depth understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, identity services, endpoint management, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications
- Working knowledge of secure cloud environments, AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP requirements, infrastructure migrations, system integration, and operational readiness practices
- Experience coordinating complex IT projects involving technical dependencies, cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, implementation activities, and operational transitions
- Proficiency with project governance, change management, technical design reviews, testing, deployment, production cutovers, and IT service management practices
- Strong judgment when evaluating project risks, scope changes, resource constraints, technical dependencies, implementation readiness, and competing business priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Project management, scheduling, resource planning, and reporting applications, e.g. Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms
- Cloud infrastructure and enterprise technology environments, e.g. AWS, AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure, or equivalent platforms
- Enterprise productivity, identity, and endpoint management applications, e.g. Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, or equivalent technologies
- IT service management (ITSM), change management, documentation, and collaboration applications, e.g. ServiceNow, Confluence, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms
- Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
What the job involves
- We are looking to add a Senior IT Project Manager to out team. In this role you will lead complex IT projects spanning infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise technology systems
- This role develops project plans, coordinates technical resources and cross-functional activities, manages schedules and dependencies, and monitors risks, milestones, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
- Applying established project management practices, the Senior IT Project Manager resolves execution challenges, maintains project visibility, and ensures technology initiatives meet business requirements, security standards, and operational objectives
- Working cross-functionally with IT operations, cybersecurity, systems administration, infrastructure engineering, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors, this role coordinates complex technology projects, resolves execution challenges, and supports infrastructure deployments, system integrations, and operational improvements that strengthen IT capabilities, system reliability, security, and business operations
- Lead assigned IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology projects within established scope, schedule, resource requirements, and project management procedures
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering milestones, deliverables, technical dependencies, resource requirements, risks, and implementation schedules
- Balance competing priorities, technical dependencies, and business requirements across multiple concurrent projects to support timely completion of assigned milestones and deliverables
- Coordinate project activities involving cloud platforms, data centers, networking, compute, storage, identity and access management, endpoint management, and enterprise applications
- Collaborate with technical teams on system architecture reviews, migration planning, integration requirements, testing, deployment, and production cutover activities
- Facilitate technical design reviews, implementation planning, and readiness assessments across development, test, staging, and production environments in accordance with established project requirements
- Identify and track project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and corrective actions, developing solutions to execution challenges and escalating issues beyond assigned authority
- Assess proposed scope changes for impacts to schedules, resources, costs, technical requirements, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, recommending appropriate adjustments
- Define project success criteria within established objectives, monitor milestones and deliverables, and prepare status reports communicating progress, risks, and required decisions
- Align IT teams, business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and leadership on assigned project objectives, responsibilities, technical dependencies, and deliverables
- Conduct project meetings, technical discussions, and stakeholder reviews to address dependencies, resolve execution issues, and communicate project status
- Support operational readiness, knowledge transfer, documentation, and transition of completed technology solutions to IT operations and support teams
Our take
CesiumAstro is a startup specializing in phased array communications for aerospace applications. It manufactures antennas that support in-flight connectivity and satellite communications, addressing the significant data transfer needs of AI and autonomous vehicles.
This type of communication support is vital nowadays, when the transfer of massive amounts of data is mission-critical. The company's first antenna flew in 2023 as part of a payload for defense contractor CACI International. CesiumAstro also secured a lucrative subcontract with RocketLab to provide antennas for the Space Development Agency.
CesiumAstro has secured immense funding over the years, including a record $200 million in government financing in 2026. This investment continues to support the company's growth, R&D and manufacturing goals. It comes alongside an expansion of operations which sees CesiumAstro supporting national security.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Feb 2026
$270m
SERIES C
Mar 2025
$55m
GRANT
Total funding: $464.2m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, vision
- HSA and FSA
- Life, disability and retirement plans
- Company stock options
Company HQ
Bee Cave, TX
Leadership
Shey Sabripour
(CEO & Founder)Served as the Director of Spacecraft Design at Lockheed Martin for over 23 years. They also served as the CTO at Firefly Aerospace before founding CesiumAstro.
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