Sr. Program Manager

Cubit Capital; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

401(k) and PTO

Hybrid work near Denver

Job summary

True Anomaly in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Program Manager to guide mission-critical aerospace programs from concept to execution, balancing technical, schedule, and cost baselines while partnering with customers.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, engage stakeholders, and oversee subcontractors to deliver space vehicle missions and tailored products on time and within budget, with a focus on national security objectives and customer value.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a space vehicle through the entire engineering life cycle—from initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment.
• 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, with a focus on delivering customer value.
• Strong analytical background with evaluating RFQs/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

Responsibilities

• Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire teams, drive collaboration and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Serve as primary liaison between company and customers—understand needs and align program goals with mission objectives.
• Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer.
• Lead cross-functional teams to integrate space vehicle missions and deliver tailored products and services.
• Oversee program management, systems engineering, security, contracts, and supply chain support functions.
• Develop process improvements and coordinate PM concerns with Finance.
• Provide strategic direction and priorities aligned with customer goals while managing day-to-day issues.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure rapid resolution and transparent escalation.

Skills

Risk management

Customer relationships

Program execution

Cost/schedule baselines

Proposal evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Equivalent experience

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Sr. Program Manager

True Anomaly

Software Engineering, Operations

Denver, CO, USA

USD 140k-250k / year + Equity

Posted on Aug 24, 2026

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 in customer interfacing and experience in National Security aerospace programs.
• Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
• Senior Program Manager: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 14 or more years related experience.
• Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred

Compensation

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $250,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience

Additional Requirements

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.