IT Project Manager - Kent, Washington

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we're building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportatio ...

Job description

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we're building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we're helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we'd love to have you join us.

Description

Reusable launch systems depend on fast, reliable execution across engineering, manufacturing, and operations. As Stoke scales toward rapid reuse, the systems that run the business must move with the same speed and precision as the rocket vehicle itself.

As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of critical enterprise systems that support how Stoke builds, tests, and launches reusable rockets. While a key initial focus will be supporting Stoke's next-generation ERP platform and its integration with Boltline—our hardware-centric MES and system of record—this role will evolve over time. You will own and drive a portfolio of IT and enterprise software initiatives as Stoke continues to scale.

This role connects software systems, teams, and data flows across engineering and business operations, enabling teams to move faster with confidence. You will bring structure and momentum to complex, cross-functional efforts without introducing unnecessary process or friction.You will partner closely with software engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and external vendors to deliver solutions that are technically sound, operationally reliable, and aligned with how Stoke works today—and where we're going next.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in deeply technical environments and understands modern system integration through APIs and data pipelines. You take ownership of outcomes, communicate crisply, and proactively manage risk across multiple concurrent initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of Stoke's ERP program, from planning through go-live and stabilization
• Integrate Boltline as the system of record within the ERP ecosystem
• Own and execute additional IT and enterprise software projects beyond ERP, including new system implementations, major upgrades, and cross-functional tooling initiatives
• Lead ongoing system changes and future enterprise software projects as Stoke evolves

This is a collaborative, execution-focused role for someone who thrives in fast-moving, engineering-driven environments and wants to directly impact how Stoke builds and launches reusable rockets. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. 

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and enterprise software projects, from planning and execution through launch and stabilization
• Manage ERP implementation workstreams while balancing and coordinating parallel IT initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and communication plans
• Coordinate integrations between enterprise systems, including ERP, MES, PLM, HRIS, finance tools, and other internal platforms
• Track project progress, risks, and issues, proactively escalating when needed
• Ensure change management, user readiness, and documentation are completed to support long-term operational success
• Continuously improve project execution practices to better support a growing, high-velocity organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT or software-driven projects
• Hands-on experience delivering ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, IFS, Infor, or similar)
• Strong understanding of software integrations, APIs (REST/SOAP), data migration, and enterprise application architectures
• Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers and understand technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and constraints
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with strong organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, or technical program manager
• Experience integrating enterprise systems via APIs, middleware platforms, or event-driven architectures
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, or hardware-centric organizations
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, or supply-chain-centric integrations
• Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., ITAR, SOX)

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. 
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer match 
• 4 weeks' Paid Time Off  
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure) 
• Paid Family/Parental Leave  
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) 
• Dog friendly offices 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 2 Range: $111,300 - $166,950
• Level 3 Range: $133,560 - $200,340

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. 

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.  It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII.   It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. 

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company.  Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.