Technical Program Manager — Space & Mission Systems

Sphinx Defense; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity ownership

401(k) contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Sphinx Defense is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support their mission of delivering next-generation software solutions for national security and space programs. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, product, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing technical programs, with a strong focus on translating customer requirements into actionable engineering priorities. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting space, satellite, ground, mission, or software-intensive systems.
• 3+ years of experience managing technical programs, projects, or complex engineering efforts.
• Experience working directly with U.S. Government customers.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission needs and customer requirements into actionable engineering priorities.
• Coordinate execution across multiple software engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Drive program planning, milestone tracking, and execution coordination.

Skills

Mission Planning

Technical Program Management

Customer Engagement

Agile Development

Software Development Lifecycle

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Agile Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Sphinx Defense is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support their mission of delivering next-generation software solutions for national security and space programs. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, product, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing technical programs, with a strong focus on translating customer requirements into actionable engineering priorities. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, with some travel required.