Senior Program Manager - Mission-Critical Satellite Software

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

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.