Space Systems Program Manager - Hardware & DoD

Trident Systems; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Parental, maternity, and militaryLeave

Job summary

Trident Systems is seeking a Program Manager in Fairfax, VA to lead complex space electronics programs from development through production. You will own cost, schedule, and risk, acting as the primary customer interface and coordinating with a Lead Systems Engineer for technical execution.

You will manage an Integrated Master Schedule, staffing plans, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, while mentoring other PMs in the PMO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 9+ years (or Master’s with 7+) of relevant experience.
• Experience managing space or aerospace-related programs, ideally involving electronic systems or hardware development.
• Proven success managing government programs (FAR-based contracts, multiple CLINs).
• Strong background in program financials, planning, and execution.
• Experience leading product development programs (design, prototype, production).
• Working knowledge of government contract types.
• PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more space flight programs, ensuring successful execution.
• Drive program performance to meet commitments, including ownership of cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), including critical path and milestone forecasting.
• Establish and manage labor and non-labor resource plans and staffing timing.
• Identify engineering resource needs to support program execution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts and Finance.
• Drive subcontractor performance and accountability to meet program commitments.
• Mentor and develop other Program Managers within the PMO.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Engineering or Business degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Trident Systems is seeking a Program Manager in Fairfax, VA to lead complex space electronics programs from development through production. You will own cost, schedule, and risk, acting as the primary customer interface and coordinating with a Lead Systems Engineer for technical execution.

You will manage an Integrated Master Schedule, staffing plans, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, while mentoring other PMs in the PMO.