Senior Program Manager

Sphinx Defense; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity ownership

Profit sharing

Employer 401(k) contribution

100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Sphinx Defense is hiring a Senior Program Manager in Colorado Springs to lead teams developing mission planning software for satellite communications programs.

The role involves Profit & Loss accountability, project resource management, and contract oversight with the US government. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in program management and technical leadership within the aerospace sector, ensuring the successful delivery of high-value software projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Program Management and/or technical leadership experience on software/software‑intensive engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience leading software engineering programs/teams.
• Proven ability to multi-task large scale projects and work cross‑functionally with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute across all program functions to ensure timely project delivery.
• Partner with leadership for efficient management of project resource.
• Lead the creation and management of a contract management framework.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Agile Development

Education

15+ years of experience in Program Management

Experience in Aerospace industry

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.