Senior Project Manager- SW Development - Globalstar Inc.

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing, directing, and influencing others to complete projects and/or assigned tasks is required. This individual will work with multiple groups across the entire organization to ensure multi-departmental deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage complex software development initiatives from initiation to completion.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members on a proactive basis.
• Work with project sponsors and stakeholders to complete project scopes, milestones, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors domestically and internationally

• Develop and integrate strategic messaging and content based on technical work, aligning to other Globalstar Department/Division strategic objectives
• Resolution of issues and problem solving throughout the project life cycle

• Ensure project schedule meets deadlines, quality and budget.
• Maintain real-time data accuracy across the company’s software systems

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working in a team –oriented environment.
• Strategic, software, operations, and technical skills are required
• Full understanding of SDLC and the available tooling that would support such a process
• Strong program and project management experience, in particular experience of multi-year change programs impacting a broad set of stakeholders across an organization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently

• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes and priorities
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to interact with senior management, suppliers, and department staff
• Generally understands and enjoys current telecommunications technologies and trends.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills
• Excellent time management skills as well as “detail-oriented”, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team-Player: Ability to work within a team environment, interact and influence multiple personality and skill sets
• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile software development frameworks

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
• Master’s degree preferred
• 6+ years proven prior project management experience
• PMP Certification a plus
• Agile/Scrum project management experience a plus
• Proven experience with MS Project, JIRA or other project management software
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated “Hands on” approach

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Travel may be required up to 10% to 15%
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Globalstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)