Program Manager III

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

ExoTerra, now part of Voyager Technologies, seeks a Program Manager III to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from contract award through delivery. The role focuses on cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance while maintaining program plans, budgets, and forecasts, and presenting status to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs.
• Strong understanding of program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management).
• Experience working with customer contracts and formal reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution in accordance with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and internal processes
• Own program cost, schedule, scope, and risk performance
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Serve as the primary customer interface, including participation in reviews, status meetings, and program briefings
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities using structured risk management tools (e.g., 5x5 risk matrix)
• Manage change control, contract modifications, and customer requests
• Prepare and present program status reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and best practices

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Excellent communication

Program controls knowledge

Contract reporting experience

Risk management

Education

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

Master's degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or similar)

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

AS9100 knowledge

PMP certification

Job description

ExoTerra is an industry leader in the development and production of electric propulsion systems for small and micro satellites. The company provides propulsion solutions for space exploration, defense and commercial programs. We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding project-based manufacturing company in the aerospace and defense sector.

ExoTerra is also now part of Voyager Technologies. Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Program Manager III to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from contract award through delivery. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically fluent, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead end-to-end program execution in accordance with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and internal processes
• Own program cost, schedule, scope, and risk performance
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Serve as the primary customer interface, including participation in reviews, status meetings, and program briefings
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities using structured risk management tools (e.g., 5x5 risk matrix)
• Manage change control, contract modifications, and customer requests
• Prepare and present program status reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and best practices

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 4–6 years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong understanding of program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management)
• Experience working with customer contracts and formal reporting requirements
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or similar)
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience working in an AS9100-certified organization

Experience

4–6 years of experience

Education

Export Control Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Salary Range: $150,000–$160,000 per year (dependent on experience and qualifications)

ExoTerra offers a comprehensive total compensation package including competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), comprehensive health benefits, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.