Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

Status:
Full Time, Exempt

Location:

Moriarty, NM

Sceye is a high‑growth technology company building the next generation of instant communications, imaging and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. Our lighter‑than‑air high‑altitude platform systems (LTA HAPS) can maintain position over an operational area in the stratosphere (18–21 km) and carry multiple telecommunications, imaging and remote sensing payloads, providing unique functionality, cost, environmental and societal advantages.

Our HAPS can be deployed in a matter of days and at a fraction of the cost of traditional infrastructure solutions, making them an ideal solution for telecommunications connectivity, emergency solutions, environmental monitoring, Earth observation and defense applications.

Customers and partners include some of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, infrastructure operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies.

Join us at the stratospheric edge of innovation. As part of our mission‑driven team, you’ll contribute to building breakthrough technologies that change the way we connect and observe the world.

We are seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead cross‑functional teams in executing complex aerospace and technology programs. This role sits within the Program Management Office (PMO) and focuses on planning, coordination, schedule execution, risk/issue management, and supporting milestone readiness for projects across avionics, payload, ground systems, structures, testing, and mission operations.

• Drive Execution: Own the project plan and schedule, ensuring visibility of dependencies and the critical path.
• Lead cross‑functional working sessions, drive decisions, and follow through on actions.
• Anticipate risks, remove roadblocks, and elevate concerns early when needed.

• Lead Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission teams.
• Break down complex technical goals into actionable work, clear owners, and deadlines.
• Influence without authority—build alignment through clarity and communication.

• Project Controls & Milestones: Manage RAID logs and status reporting.
• Ensure milestone readiness (SRR, PDR, CDR, FWR, FLO) and coordinate required artifacts.
• Maintain documentation and requirement traceability in Confluence/Jira.

• Improve PMO Processes: Create and evolve templates, reporting, dashboards, and standard operating rhythms.
• Support continuous improvement and help mature project management practices across Sceye.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical or operational projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and move work forward without direct authority.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and risk management experience.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project (or equivalent tools).
• High ownership mindset—proactive, organized, able to anticipate needs and remove roadblocks.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• PMP, Agile Certification, or other relevant project management certification.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or high‑tech environments.
• Familiarity with systems engineering and product development life cycles.
• Success leading cross‑functional teams from concept through completion.

• A doer who creates momentum—not a task‑tracker.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, structuring chaos, and driving alignment.
• Confident, decisive, and unafraid to elevate risks or challenge assumptions.
• Builds trust quickly and leads through influence rather than authority.
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments where priorities move and evolve rapidly.

• Chef‑Prepared Lunches:
  Fresh on‑site meals.
• Snacks & Refreshments:
  Variety of snacks and drinks throughout the day.
• Wellness Perks:
  Access to a gym, pickleball court, and outdoor dog kennel.
• Dog‑Friendly Environment:
  Bring your four‑legged friends to work.
• Comprehensive…