Program Manager, Ground Segment

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

6d•$175,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Program Manager to lead the technical execution of a portion of our next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to build solutions for some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense and aerospace engineering. You will be accountable for the cost, schedule, and performance of the ground segment effort within the missile program. Your responsibilities include developing and managing program plans, budgets, and schedules to meet contractual and technical objectives. You will coordinate across product, software, engineering, operations, and test teams to ensure program execution and delivery, while leading risk management, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

10+ years Program Management experience for space programs, ground systems, and software development from concept through fielding
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and major subcontracts
Relevant experience briefing large integration forums, broad agency teams and senior leaders of all ranks key program artifacts
Experience with missile defense systems and space vehicle programs
Strong understanding of earned value management, risk assessment, and configuration control
Deep experience in requirements decomposition efforts for a system of systems architecture
Strong background in software development practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis
Proven experience of integrating C2 Systems, w/ Ground Systems w/ Sensors & Effectors
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing the end-end software product lifecycle
Experience implementing a global network made up of terrestrial communications with MILSATCOM and other Space Data Networks
Certification in established program management discipline (EVM, PMI, PgMP, etc)
Background in systems engineering or technical program management
TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Lead the technical execution of a portion of our next-generation missile defense program.
Accountable for the cost, schedule, and performance of the ground segment effort within the missile program.
Developing and managing program plans, budgets, and schedules to meet contractual and technical objectives.
Coordinate across product, software, engineering, operations, and test teams to ensure program execution and delivery
Leading risk management, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.