AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight. Mission Operations Technical Program Manager Location: Lanham, MD (Remote would also be acceptable for the right candidate) The Mission Operations Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for managing multiple projects supporting development and operations of a satellite constellation. The TPM works closely with Mission Operations managers to track and record tasks to closure, report metrics, and ensure configuration management and quality control of real-time operations processes. This job is critical to ensure successful and effective operation of the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation. Duties include: * Define tasks required for specific projects * Develop and maintain project tracking using Jira * Communicate with stakeholders to document accurate task completion data * Define required resources for specific tasks * Identify gaps, and work to resolve them to achieve specific goals * Develop, track, and report project timelines * Identify innovative performance metrics for operational tasks such as in-orbit satellite tests * Define requirement for automated collection of performance metrics * Support development and maintenance of on-orbit procedures * Develop process for configuration management of operations products such as mission operations procedures, mission rules, test plans, telemetry displays, and other mission operations products * Support system development activities such as design reviews, readiness reviews, requirements management, architecture development, integration & test, and formal program milestones Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field * 2-5+ years' experience is preferred * Comfortable working in a Windows environment * High attention to detail * Demonstrated ability to document tasks and track them to closure * Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence) * Familiarity with satellite command and control operations software and products * Familiarity with engineering analysis tools * Project management experience * Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary * High level of problem-solving capabilities * Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving requirements * Self-starter willing to take ownership and initiative * Excellent oral and written communications skills * Ability to work in a remote, distributed team with diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success * Ability to work to tight deadlines in high stress environments. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment 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.