Technical Program Manager, Ground Systems

Provident Behavioral Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health seeks a Technical Program Manager, Ground Systems to lead the VEGA program and develop scalable ground architecture for satellite constellations. You will drive cross-functional planning, coordinate delivery, manage dependencies, and establish governance to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with a Bachelor's in engineering or related field and 12+ years in aerospace or space systems programs, with strong systems engineering, risk

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with a Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Typically 12+ years of experience leading complex aerospace or space systems programs.
• Experience managing large interdisciplinary programs involving ground systems, software, hardware, and operations teams.
• Strong systems engineering knowledge, communication skills, and risk management expertise.
• Advanced degrees are preferred; experience with satellite ground segments, cloud architectures, DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, and security clearances is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of ground architecture.
• Coordinate multi-team efforts and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Establish program governance and drive automation initiatives.
• Mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery of capabilities.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines to improve program processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Program governance

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Security clearances

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Role:

The Technical Program Manager, Ground Systems leads the execution of the VEGA program, focusing on developing scalable ground architecture for satellite constellations.

Responsibilities:

Drive cross-functional planning, coordinate delivery, manage dependencies, establish governance, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure automation and operational efficiencies. Facilitate deployment activities, foster collaboration across disciplines, and improve program processes for timely delivery.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with a Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, and typically 12+ years of experience leading complex aerospace or space systems programs. Requires experience managing large, interdisciplinary programs involving ground systems, software, hardware, and operational teams. Strong systems engineering knowledge, communication skills, and risk management expertise are essential. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, experience with satellite ground segments, cloud architectures, DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, and security clearances.

Key Duties:

Lead implementation of ground architecture, coordinate multi-team efforts, ensure alignment with strategic goals, establish program governance, and drive automation initiatives. Success depends on technical credibility, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities.