Program Manager

Front Door Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbra is seeking a Program Manager to lead the successful execution of complex government programs, from kickoff through contract closeout, ensuring cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.

You will develop integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk management strategies while coordinating with engineering, product management, finance, contracts, and operations to ensure successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution: manage cost, schedule, and technical aspects for several ongoing government contracts; provide monthly updates and status reports.
• Agile Development: serve as business owner for technologies, collaborate with product management and system architects, participate in PI planning.
• Growth and Strategy: contribute to proposals and growth strategies for existing and upcoming contracts; advocate for customer requirements in roadmaps.
• This position is on-site in Arlington, VA or Reston, VA.

Job description

Program Manager

Lead the delivery of complex government programs from kickoff to contract closeout.

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Compensation: $175,000 - 215,000 USD / year

About The Role

Umbra Program Manager

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra\'s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed. Mission Solutions builds on Umbra\'s expertise in remote sensing and spacecraft operations to engineer platforms purpose-built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence missions. Whether it\'s a custom payload, a full-stack spacecraft, or the infrastructure behind an entire constellation, our team delivers secure, resilient systems tailored to exacting requirements and built on timelines that match the urgency of the mission.

If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that\'s redefining what\'s possible in space platforms, you belong here at Umbra.

About the Job

As a Program Manager at Umbra, you will lead the successful execution of complex government programs, delivering innovative products and mission solutions that meet our customers\' objectives while fulfilling contractual commitments. You will be responsible for managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction from program kickoff through delivery.

In this role, you will develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk management strategies while partnering closely with engineering, product management, finance, contracts, and operations to ensure successful execution. You\'ll collaborate with technical teams using Agile development practices, proactively identify and resolve program risks, and provide clear, concise updates to customers and executive leadership.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. By developing a deep understanding of Umbra\'s technologies and customer missions, you\'ll help drive program success while supporting follow-on opportunities and the continued growth of our customer partnerships.

This position is based on-site in either our Arlington, VA office or Reston, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Execution: Take complete responsibility for the successful implementation (including cost, schedule, and technical aspects) of several ongoing contracts. Ensure monthly updates of financial results and forecasts. Deliver monthly status reports to facilitate Program Management Reviews.
• Processes: Participate in the maturation of Umbra\'s Program Excellence Framework, which consists of documented procedures for initiating, executing, and concluding programs. Utilize insights and experiences gained from previous programs, while customizing them to align with Umbra\'s operational style, to establish streamlined processes for areas including financial management, risk management, contractual obligations, and performance monitoring.
• Agile Development: Serve as the Business Owner for technologies associated with contracts. Collaborate with product management and system architects on engineering solutions. Engage actively in key Agile ceremonies, including PI planning.
• Growth and Strategy: Take the lead or provide assistance in developing proposals as needed. Create and implement growth strategies for existing and upcoming contracts. Act as the customer\'s advocate in product management to help shape company roadmaps based on their requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.