Strategic Connectivity Manager (Starlink)

The role

This person will scale the use of Starlink in projects with significant social and economic impact. They will develop strategies, manage capabilities, and maintain key relationships with entities like NGOs and development banks.

What you will do

• Scale the use of Starlink in projects with significant positive social and economic impact
• Develop and execute strategies that align with Starlink business goals and team goals
• Manage and grow capabilities to enable projects of all sizes
• Select, establish, and maintain key relationships with influential individuals, philanthropic entities, NGOs, and development banks
• Measure and report progress towards goals
• Maintain a strong grasp of standard Starlink product offerings and business processes
• Apply business judgement on if, when, and how to deviate
• Ensure Starlink products and processes develop with social and economic development project use cases in mind
• Identify and work collaboratively with key internal partners
• Work with communications team to collect and share stories about Starlink's impact

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business fields
• 7+ years of experience in engineering or operations
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations

Nice to have

• Ability to champion and lead significant cross-functional projects and business initiatives
• Exceptional external interface and public speaking skills
• Successful internal communicator within SpaceX
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong ability to determine which projects to pursue for social and economic development potential
• Ability to navigate risk and ambiguity successfully

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company aims to make a future where humanity explores the stars possible.