Senior Program Manager

Sphinx Defense; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Sphinx Defense is looking for a Senior Program Manager in Chantilly, VA, to lead teams developing mission planning software for US Government projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of program management experience, excellent skills in communication, documentation, and facilitation.

The role includes managing P&L for projects, leading a contract management framework, and collaborating with leadership to ensure project success. Benefits include competitive salary, equity ownership, profit sharing, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience on software engineering projects, ideally in aerospace.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects and work cross-functionally.
• Hold an active Secret clearance and be eligible for TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Manage Profit & Loss for a multi-year software program.
• Partner with leadership to manage project resources effectively.
• Ensure delivery of contractually required deliverables.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Leadership

Excellent Communication

Risk Management

Agile Development

Education

15+ years experience in Program Management or related field

Job description

Senior Program Manager

Sphinx is hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead our teams building the next generation of mission planning software for satellite communications programs. This team is charged with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to service the US Government for the next decade and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Profit & Loss ownership. Managing and executing across all program functions (engineering, finance, business operations, supply chain, security) to ensure timely project delivery for a multi‑year, multi‑million dollar software program.
• Partnering with the company leadership to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables (cost, schedule, staff, etc.)
• Assisting the team and leadership in developing project plans, roadmaps, and project artifacts
• Leading the creation and management of a contract management framework, including performance management tools
• Ensuring the delivery of all contractually required deliverables
• Representing Sphinx for contract negotiations, subcontractor oversight, program element integration and related PM functions directly with the USG and their representatives
• Own pivotal program duties to ensure compliance and success such as:
  • Customer Relationships and Service
  • Team management and project organization
  • Senior Technical Leadership Mentoring and Guidance
  • Management of Program Schedule, Budget, and Execution/Delivery on Requirements
  • Subcontract/Subcontractor oversight and Management
  • Profit/Loss Responsibility for Program activities
  • Cross Program Segment Integration and Coordination (where applicable)
  • Road block removal as needed
• Supporting Hiring and Staffing
• Advancing program area and business vision/strategy and long‑term plans
• Leadership and/or support to new business pursuits
• Light employee performance management as it pertains to program delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years Program Management and/or technical leadership experience on software/software‑intensive engineering projects (Aerospace industry a plus)
• Demonstrable experience leading software engineering programs/teams
• Proven ability to multi‑task large scale projects and work cross‑functionally with all levels
• Excellent communication, documentation, and facilitation skills
• A high level of project management skills to ensure prioritization of key deliverables and competing priorities (scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, conflict resolution, problem solving)
• Experience supporting the development of project standards, templates, and norms to ensure efficiency and delivery.
• Experience working with and on cross‑functional agile development efforts for full lifecycle projects (Startup, design, development, integration and delivery)
• Experience with DoW space‑ground system acquisition efforts
• Experience with EVMS for Software programs (Agile EVM techniques a plus)
• Made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know how to manage issues, risk and development challenges
• The ability to see through the noise to the most critical problems in executing projects
• Understanding of DoD and command and control, mission planning, and common system development techniques
• Hold an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access.

Location

Colorado Springs, Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA – up to 25% travel will be required in support of client visits, company gatherings, and other project‑related travel. We welcome consideration of exceptional candidates regardless of location, provided travel requirements can be met.

Compensation

This role is between $275,000 and $312,000 base salary.

Benefits

Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Clearance Eligibility – This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Sphinx Defense, we are devoted to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Sphinx Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.