Space Systems Program Manager — Hybrid/Remote

Pic-Time Ltd.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO, holidays

FSAs

401(k) match

Short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Job summary

Ramon.Space in the Denver area is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with an engineering background to oversee full program execution for government and commercial space initiatives. You will work with technical leads to ensure on‑time, contract‑compliant deliveries and maintain transparent stakeholder communication.

Reporting to the Head of U.S. Programs, this role requires strong leadership, risk mitigation, and the ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex engineering or aerospace/defense programs.
• Strong technical foundation across all engineering disciplines; ability to understand and evaluate technical challenges.
• Experience working with government customers, primes, or commercial space organizations.
• Ability to travel as required to support program execution and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle program execution from kickoff through delivery and closeout.
• Maintain a detailed Microsoft Project schedule with earned value reporting to track progress and forecast outcomes.
• Provide clear direction to engineering teams on priorities, tasking, and required results.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership.
• Maintain continuous communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, progress, risks, and expectations.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, technical updates, and customer briefings.
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain cost, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Drive resolution of technical and programmatic blockers to maintain execution momentum.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, and planning for new and follow-on programs.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Excellent communication

Export control awareness

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ramon.Space in the Denver area is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with an engineering background to oversee full program execution for government and commercial space initiatives. You will work with technical leads to ensure on‑time, contract‑compliant deliveries and maintain transparent stakeholder communication.

Reporting to the Head of U.S. Programs, this role requires strong leadership, risk mitigation, and the ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration across engineering,