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Portfolio Mission Senior Manager - Millennium Space Systems

USA - El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $178,000–$178,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead space portfolio mission success by overseeing integration with ground segments, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations for national security satellites.

Role type

Senior Program Management Director (Space Portfolio)

Builds

National security space vehicles and mission operations

Domain

Aerospace / National Security / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Spaceflight mission operations, project management, stakeholder communication, team leadership, contractual management, resource acquisition, process improvement, system integration, test management, on-orbit operations

Preferred skills

Aerospace engineering degree, DoD/USAF acquisition program experience, software-intensive command and control systems integration, assembly integration and testing of aerospace vehicles, remote-piloted aerospace vehicle operations

Technologies

Ground systems, launch vehicles, command and control systems

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program schedules and baselines; coordinate integration activities with leadership and external partners; own contractual responsibilities from delivery to disposal; lead teams to accomplish portfolio objectives; execute departmental plans and strategies; acquire resources and manage suppliers; establish Program Management Best Practices; oversee vehicle integration with host and launch vehicles; manage system tests including pre-launch and on-orbit testing; ensure readiness for launch and mission operations; manage overall on-orbit vehicle operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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