Global Space Programs Lead

Umbra; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k with company contributions

Stock Options

Free parking or transit reimbursement

Job summary

Umbra is seeking a Program Manager for its Mission Solutions team to lead complex government programs from planning through execution. You will align cross-functional engineering, product, finance, contracts, and operations to deliver space and mission solutions for national security customers, maintaining integrated schedules, budgets, and risk strategies.

You will balance technical, financial, and contractual priorities, serve as the primary customer interface, and drive clear communication

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of program or project management experience, including 2+ years supporting government, aerospace, or defense programs.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and cross-functional engineering teams from planning through execution.
• Experience managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk throughout the program lifecycle.
• Experience serving as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders during program execution.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and the technology development lifecycle.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-25%.
• Willingness to support a global customer base, including coordinating with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex government programs, ensuring successful delivery of technical, cost, schedule, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout program execution, building trusted relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor program performance across technical execution, financial health, schedule, and contractual compliance, addressing issues to keep programs on track.
• Lead regular program reviews, status meetings, and customer briefings, providing updates on progress, risks, and mitigation.
• Partner with Finance to manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while managing issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, contracts, finance, supply chain, and operations to ensure successful execution.
• Contribute to Umbra's Program Excellence Framework and share lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Support complex proposals and growth strategies with government accounts.

Skills

Program management

Customer interface

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field

Job description

Umbra is seeking a Program Manager for its Mission Solutions team to lead complex government programs from planning through execution. You will align cross-functional engineering, product, finance, contracts, and operations to deliver space and mission solutions for national security customers, maintaining integrated schedules, budgets, and risk strategies.

You will balance technical, financial, and contractual priorities, serve as the primary customer interface, and drive clear communication