Technical Project Manager, Software

El Segundo, CAfull timeOn Site

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$130k–$165k

H1B: no

Spacekinetic Technical Project Manager, Software at Spacekinetic drives delivery of mission-critical software capabilities and aligns cross-functional teams. The role requires managing project scope, cost, schedule, and risks in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

As a Technical Project Manager, Software at Space Kinetic, you’ll keep teams aligned, remove roadblocks, and drive the delivery of mission-critical software capabilities that power our next-generation space systems. You will bring the structure, technical coordination, and process discipline needed to scale our development efforts while enabling software, hardware, systems, and test teams to make fast, high-quality decisions in a complex, interdisciplinary environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field—or equivalent practical experience.
2+ years of experience as a software engineer or in a comparable technical role.
3+ years of experience managing or coordinating software development projects.
Demonstrated experience with project planning, scheduling, cost management, scope management, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation.
Strong technical understanding of software development methodologies, tools, systems, and infrastructure.
Experience tracking project scope, cost drivers, technical dependencies, procurement needs, schedules, and critical-path activities.
Ability to identify and manage technical dependencies, budget risks, schedule risks, procurement needs, execution constraints, and critical-path activities.
Ability to communicate complex technical information, project risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and risk-management efforts across multiple teams.
Results-oriented approach with an emphasis on clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceExperience tracking project scope

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field—or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of experience as a software engineer or in a comparable technical role
3+ years of experience managing or coordinating software development projects
Demonstrated experience with project planning, scheduling, cost management, scope management, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation
Strong technical understanding of software development methodologies, tools, systems, and infrastructure
Experience tracking project scope, cost drivers, technical dependencies, procurement needs, schedules, and critical-path activities
Ability to communicate complex technical information, project risks, and tradeoffs clearly
Experience leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and risk-management efforts