Program Manager, Host Vehicle

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

9h•$115,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a Program Manager to lead a mission-critical program from concept to execution, integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines to deliver space-based capabilities with precision and agility. In this cross-functional leadership role, you will drive strategic direction, manage complex program lifecycles, oversee subcontractor performance, and lead high-impact teams across engineering, operations, and mission delivery. Your expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program execution will play a key role in advancing our national security mission and operational excellence in the space domain.

Requirements

Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
Demonstrated experience managing risk and cost, schedule, and technical baselines for an aerospace, engineering, or software development program
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs
Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
Full life cycle experience from development to deployment of a space relevant system
Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Ability to travel 25-50% as needed.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Ability to work within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments
Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
Current Project Management Professional Certification
Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred

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
Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer
Lead, successfully integrate, and execute space vehicle missions as well as product delivery for service-based contracts
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, set priorities, and resolve day-to-day issues to deliver schedule and budget
Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance
Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance
Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables
Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables
Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews