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Sr. Operations Manager

Crest Hill, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... programs - Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times ... Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final ...

Roku

Senior Device Sales Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL

$255K - $330K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

... programs that improve conversion rates, strengthen Roku's presence across key retail environments ... space, and drive sales conversion * Lead e-tail marketing strategy across key retailers (Amazon ...

Clearwater Analytics

Sr. Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $120K/yr

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a Sr. Program Manager responsible for identifying and finalizing ... Data and/or Insurance space. • Consulting experience. • Securities or financial markets ...

Clearwater Analytics

Sr. Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $120K/yr

Job Summary: The Program Manager is responsible for identifying and finalizes project ... Insurance space. * Consulting experience. * Securities or financial markets experience.

Clearwater Analytics

Sr. Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Insurance space. * Consulting experience. * Securities or financial markets experience ... Job Summary: The Program Manager is responsible for identifying and finalizes project ...

Clearwater Analytics

Sr. Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Insurance space. * Consulting experience. * Securities or financial markets experience ... Job Summary: The Program Manager is responsible for identifying and finalizes project ...

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How much do senior amazon space program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior amazon space program in Chicago, IL is $118,625.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Amazon Space Program vs Amazon Space Operations Specialist?

AspectSenior Amazon Space ProgramAmazon Space Operations Specialist
Required CredentialsEngineering degrees, space industry certificationsTechnical background, operational certifications
Work EnvironmentProject management, R&D teams, space mission planningOperational support, satellite deployment, ground station activities
Employer & Industry UsageAmazon's space division, aerospace industryAmazon's satellite services, space logistics
Common Search & ComparisonFocus on project leadership and space program managementFocus on operational execution and satellite operations

The Senior Amazon Space Program typically involves leading space projects, managing teams, and overseeing mission development, requiring advanced engineering credentials. In contrast, the Amazon Space Operations Specialist focuses on executing satellite operations, ground station activities, and supporting space logistics. Both roles are integral to Amazon's space initiatives but differ in scope, responsibilities, and required expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior Amazon Space Program job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 65% In-person, 14% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,625 per year, or $57 per hour.

Space Program Development Manager (m/f/d)

Linde

Burr Ridge, IL • On-site

$113K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Job description

Linde Inc.
Space Program Development Manager (m/f/d)
Preferably Burr Ridge, IL, United States, other Locations within US possible req28178
What you will enjoy doing*
  • Scout broadly for space-sector applications and technology-based offerings that leverage Linde's capabilities and business models
  • You will build and maintain a prioritized opportunity pipeline; screen and rank ideas using balanced criteria (customer acceptance, impact, alternatives, IP, difficulty, and execution feasibility)
  • Map target value chains and customer workflows; define the 'job to be done' and quantify unmet needs
  • Engage customers, partners, industry groups, universities, government agencies, and other external stakeholders to gather Voice-of-Customer insights and validate demand
  • Further, you will size and quantify opportunities (market size, value pools, share potential) and create clear value propositions for differentiated solutions
  • Coordinate with internal technical experts to assess solution concepts; drive pre-feasibility studies (technical/commercial) and techno-economic comparisons versus state-of-the-art
  • Develop business cases with assumptions and sensitivity analyses; recommend "go / no-go / pivot" decisions supported by data
  • Also, you will lead initiation of new development programs; define scope, resources, milestones, and go-to-market strategy and drive proposals through early stage-gate reviews to secure business sponsorship and alignment

What makes you great
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline; MS/PhD in an engineering or science discipline and/orMBA is desired
  • 5+ years of work experience in the space sector at a commercial space firm or space-focused government organization
  • Demonstrated aptitude to learn new technical domains quickly
  • You have strong analytical and business case skills (market sizing, value chain analysis, financial modeling, value propositions); comfort working with imperfect data and making structured assumptions
  • Technical acumen to understand customer processes and translate needs into solution concepts; ability to collaborate effectively with R&D and engineering teams
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proven ability to influence across functions and present to senior stakeholders
  • Results-driven, self-directed, and comfortable with ambiguity in early-stage opportunity exploration
  • You are willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed (typically up to ~25%)
  • And you have experience in program development, technologycommercialization, strategy, business development, product management,consulting, or a related role that blends technical and commercialresponsibilities is a plus
  • Experience with stage-gate / portfolio management, leading early-stage innovation programs is desired
  • Experience with techno-economic assessments and pre-feasibility studies as well as experience with building partnerships/external networks (start-ups, suppliers, universities, consortia) would be ideal

Why you will love working with us
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.
The salary range for this role is: $113,680- $170,000.
Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
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