Sr. Program Manager

trueanomalyinc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as a trusted partner to our customers, guiding mission-critical programs from concept to execution while integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines. You will foster strategic relationships and manage complex lifecycles, overseeing subcontractor performance in a cross-functional environment.

You will lead teams across engineering, operations, and mission delivery to provide agile solutions that support client goals, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering a space vehicle through the full lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships through leadership and clear communication.
• Hands-on risk management and baseline control in aerospace, engineering, or software programs with customer value focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, foster collaboration and adaptability.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers, aligning program goals with mission objectives.

Skills

Customer relationships

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Program execution

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager who will serve as a trusted partner to our customers, guiding mission-critical programs from concept to execution while seamlessly integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines. In this customer-centric leadership role, you will foster strategic relationships, ensuring that customer needs are at the heart of every decision as you manage complex program lifecycles and oversee subcontractor performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and mission delivery to provide transparent, agile solutions that directly support our clients' goals. Your proven expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement and program execution will be key to advancing our national security mission and delivering exceptional value in the space domain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
• Serve as the primary liaison between our company and our customers-developing deep relationships to understand their needs and align our program goals with their mission objectives.
• Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer
• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully integrate and execute space vehicle missions as well as deliver tailored products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Direct the responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions
• Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance
• Provide strategic direction and setting priorities that reflect customer goals while managing day-to-day issues to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Perform risk and issue assessments with a focus on minimizing customer impact, ensuring rapid resolution and transparent escalation when needed.
• Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Deliver compelling presentations and lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables, effectively communicating our value proposition during customer reviews and engagements.
• Oversee and manage subcontractor activities to ensure all external contributions meet the high-quality standards our customers expect
• Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables
• Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prove experience delivering a space vehicle through the entire engineering life cycle-from initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment.
• A proven track record in building strong customer relationships through effective team building, conflict resolution, and communication-both internally and externally.
• Hands-on experience managing risk and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical baselines in aerospace, engineering, or software development programs, all with a clear focus on delivering customer value.
• Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree
• Experience working within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to meet contractual commitments and create outstanding customer experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that every project maintains a strong customer focus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong background i