Deputy Software Program Manager 5

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match + employer contribution

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC. seeks a Deputy Program Manager for Software Engineering to lead a large-scale, multi-year software effort for Centaur V and SLS programs.

You will coordinate software ARTs, drive agile practices, and partner with Product Managers, RTEs, and Scrum Masters to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense program management, strong budgeting skills, and experience with C++, Python, and Linux in a SAFe environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with the Software Engineering lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Test & Release).
• Experience interfacing with analysis and design disciplines.
• Demonstrated Aerospace/Defense program management experience with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate programmatic risks across software ARTs and maintain risk registers.
• Coordinate technical integration and issue resolution across software teams.
• Manage contractual requirements, deliverables, and milestones for software scope.
• Support PI Planning and align cross-team program execution.
• Develop and maintain budgets, cost baselines, and IMS.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Aerospace program mgmt

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

SAFe / Agile

Team leadership

Risk management

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

C++

Python

Linux

Job description

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At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

At ULA, the Deputy Program Manager 5 for Software Engineering will serve as a key programmatic contributor supporting the Software Program Manager in executing a large-scale, multi-year software development effort for the Centaur V SLS program. This position will help coordinate scrum teams within the Software Agile Release Trains (ARTs) encompassing Ground Software, Flight Software, Real-Time Emulation, Simulation, Infrastructure, and related software domains within a modified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment that will interfaces with other Program ARTs.

This individual contributor role requires a proactive problem-solver who can operate independently to identify, escape, and resolve programmatic issues affecting software delivery. The ideal candidate will serve as a force multiplier for the Software Program Manager by removing obstacles, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving program execution across cost, schedule, contractual, and risk dimensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify programmatic and technical risks & issues across software ARTs before they become problems; develop comprehensive risk mitigation and contingency plans; facilitate risk review boards and maintain risk register with visibility to program leadership
• Drive technical integration and issue resolution across software teams
• Drive successful customer product integration and positive relationship management outcomes
• Manage contractual requirements, deliverables, and milestones for software scope
• Work with Product Manager, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to optimize program-level execution; help identify and remove organizational impediments to Agile adoption; monitor team velocity and delivery metrics.
• Support Program Increment (PI) Planning activities and ensure alignment across software teams
• Develop and maintain software program budgets, cost baselines, and financial forecasts; maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) and identify schedule compression opportunities
• Prepare program status reports, executive briefings, and customer presentations; represent the Software Program Manager in meetings and program forums; coordinate communication between software teams and other program elements
• Support long-range planning, roadmap development, and capacity planning for software teams; coordinate resource allocation and staffing plans across multiple software disciplines; track dependencies between software and hardware development activities

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 10 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Experience with the Software Engineering development lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Test & Release)
• Experience interfacing with analysis & design disciplines
• Demonstrated experience managing aerospace or defense programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Experience with task planning/budgeting and organizational skills, which support effective project performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
• Strong background in risk management methodologies, contractual relationships, and experience with NPR 7150.2D, SMC-S-012/-021, AS9100, CMMI, or similar quality and process standards
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace or defense program management with exposure to NASA programs, human spaceflight systems, launch vehicle development, or satellite software systems
• Experience and ability to drive strong team culture
• Ability to develop and motivate employees
• Ability to engage and motivate a team to improve tools and processes
• Excellent team communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience leading teams
• Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
• Proven ability to lead across organizational boundaries and as part of cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with effective decision-making ability and capable of working with minimal direction
• Experience working with the IV&V contractor community
• Earned Value Management (in an Agile setting)
• Full Software Development Lifecycle Experience in hard real-time setting
• Modeling, Emulation and Simulation domain experience
• Hardware / Software integration and test experience
• Cybersecurity experience for software development environments
• Software Architecture (ability to guide and shape standards)
• Software Coding Experience, including C++, Python, Linux
• Experience with modern software development practices & tools

Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denveronly):

$165,592.00 - $275,986.00

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish ).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.

ULA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.