Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AST SpaceMobile is building a global cellular broadband network in space for commercial and government applications. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex technology programs, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality delivery across a distributed engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of cross-functional technical programs
• Establish portfolio-level visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, and milestones
• Define and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and operating standards
• Drive prioritization, sequencing, and trade-off decisions across multiple programs
• Translate strategic business objectives into structured program plans with defined outcomes and success metrics
• Manage cross-program dependencies and coordinate resolution of risks across teams and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program narratives
• Lead portfolio planning cycles, aligning resource capacity with program demand
• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to ensure delivery alignment
• Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting practices
• Mentor and develop program and project managers, establishing best practices across the PMO
• Ensure consistent execution practices across multiple teams, vendors, and environments

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• A minimum of 12+ years of experience in technical project, program, or portfolio management
• At least 5+ years operating at a program or portfolio leadership level
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives across cross-functional teams
• Experience building or leading a PMO or similar governance function
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs in dynamic environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and global teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking capabilities
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and accountability
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive structured outcomes in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and time zones
• Willingness to travel occasionally for stakeholder meetings, partner engagements, and program reviews
• Ability to support work in technical environments (e.g., labs, operations centers) as needed
• Master's degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe) are a plus
• Experience managing programs in telecommunications, networking, or large-scale infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with multi-vendor, multi-region delivery models
• Experience with system integration, deployment, and cross-domain coordination
• Experience working with executive stakeholders on strategic planning and decision-making
• Exposure to scaling program management practices across growing organizations
• Experience implementing program management tools at scale

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