Senior Space Programs PM — Ground Systems Lead (Onsite)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a mission-critical satellite ground system engineering, development, integration and sustainment for the U.S. Space Force.

The role requires top-secret/SCI clearance and a decade of progressive leadership on DoW contracts up to $200M. The position emphasizes scheduling, risk, performance management, stakeholder communications, and life-cycle delivery across engineering, operations and logistics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of increasing leadership experience managing progressively larger and more complex DoW contracts up to $200M or Retired Military Leader (ML) having held a Branch Chief position managing $200M budget and associated contracts.
• Experience managing high op-tempo mission sustainment programs with system engineering, system integration, operations, and logistics support functions.
• Experience with National Space Enterprise customers is a plus.
• Experience implementing model-based system engineering practices and cloud-based Command and Control software systems is a plus.
• Certifications: Active PMP and ITIL 4 highly desired
• Security Clearance: Active TS w/ SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, resourcing, asset inventory, risk, performance quality to optimize organizational efficiencies, drive performance management, and ensure continual service improvement and innovation efforts across the project life cycle
• Ensure customer outcomes are achieved while addressing opportunities to increase quality, reduce cost, and minimize risk
• Provide expertise in business process and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation efforts
• Manage employee compensation and benefits
• Ensure safety and security of personnel and government property
• Maintain Communications and Stakeholder Engagement plan
• Coordinate with key Customer stakeholders to fully understand Customer requirements, expected outcomes, and areas of concern

Skills

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Risk Management & Assessment

Stakeholder Communication

Performance Tracking

Project Management Software

Process Improvement

Problem Thinking & Critical Thinking

Collaboration & Teamwork

Leadership & Mentorship

Adaptability and Flexibility

Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

10+ years of increasing leadership experience managing DoW contracts up to $200M

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a mission-critical satellite ground system engineering, development, integration and sustainment for the U.S. Space Force.

The role requires top-secret/SCI clearance and a decade of progressive leadership on DoW contracts up to $200M. The position emphasizes scheduling, risk, performance management, stakeholder communications, and life-cycle delivery across engineering, operations and logistics,