Starlink Strategic Connectivity Manager

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

STARLINK STRATEGIC CONNECTIVITY MANAGER

The Strategic Connectivity Team operates within the Starlink business to develop, trial, and implement strategies that grow connectivity access, embed them into standard practices, and ultimately create positive global change. In this role, you will concentrate on social impact projects—such as bridging digital divides in underserved communities, enabling education and healthcare in remote areas, and fostering economic inclusion—alongside initiatives with high human potential or strategic value to humanity.

Our ideal candidate is ambitious, highly motivated to connect the unconnected, and thrives in navigating complex, ambiguous challenges. You are passionate about leveraging technology for worldwide equity and possess strong leadership skills to inspire teams toward meaningful, scalable outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the creation and execution of geographically focused impact pilots and strategies, analyzing regional challenges and opportunities to deploy strategic connectivity efforts that drive measurable improvements in education, healthcare, and economic inclusion for underserved populations

• Define scalable frameworks for impact-driven connectivity pilots, including region-specific needs assessments, partner alignment, and implementation plans that can be replicated globally

• Help define and shape the overall social impact narrative for Starlink, documenting compelling stories, case studies, and reports that demonstrate measurable societal benefits, such as improved outcomes in education, healthcare, and economic development in remote areas

• Execute end-to-end implementation of strategic initiatives, from contracting to project execution, to customer follow-up and growth

• Mentor and guide team members in strategic project conceptualization, project management, partner negotiation, and scaling social impact globally

• Manage strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders, including international aid organizations, philanthropic entities, and regulatory bodies

• Define and advocate for internal policy changes that make social impact a foundational element of Starlink's culture, including training programs, resource allocation, and performance incentives tied to impact goals that benefit humanity

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Growth, Sales, Account Management Software) to drive creation of tailored products (hardware bundles, software functionalities, etc.) grounded in market research to enable global social impact goals

• Develop and track KPIs to measure the societal outcomes of strategic connectivity initiatives, using insights to iterate on strategies and inform executive-level decision-making

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 3+ years of consulting, project management, or strategic planning experience

• 2+ years in an external-facing role managing vendors, commercial or government contracts, or business/enterprise customers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated leadership in negotiations

• Demonstrated ability to project manage multiple new products or programs from ideation to full-scale implementation

• Proven track record of defining and managing complex projects independently, with executive-level oversight

• Experience interpreting, negotiating, and influencing technical requirements in high-stakes environments

• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects and delivering under tight time, resource, and geopolitical constraints

• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills, with a history of uncovering root causes and driving systemic improvements

• Deep technical knowledge of Starlink or telecommunications in multiple key areas (examples: satellites, ground network, user terminals, regulatory compliance, etc.)

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including crafting executive-level presentations, impact reports, and narrative-driven content

• Exceptional empathy, active listening, resiliency, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in diverse cultural or regional contexts

• Ability to read, draft, and negotiate complex contract documents, discerning requirements, deliverables, and risks

• Experience in shaping corporate narratives or impact storytelling for global initiatives, ideally in tech or telecommunications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts

• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices, customer locations, and international regions as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Strategic Connectivity Manager/: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

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