Sr. Program Manager
Core
Senior Program Manager guiding mission-critical space vehicle programs from concept to execution, serving as a trusted partner to customers and integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Space/Aerospace)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Space defense / National security aerospace
Required skills
Program lifecycle management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, cost/schedule/technical baseline management, subcontractor oversight, proposal development, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree, managing geographically dispersed teams, National Security aerospace program experience, ISO 9001:2000 compliance
Technologies
Space vehicle systems, mission software, ITAR-compliant systems
Responsibilities
Manage complex program lifecycles and oversee subcontractor performance; Serve as primary liaison between company and customers; Create and own coordinated program baselines; Lead cross-functional teams to execute space vehicle missions; Perform risk and issue assessments; Develop innovative solutions for program challenges; Lead preparations of bids, proposals, and studies; Oversee subcontractor activities; Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership