Program Manager

Sphinx Defense • Colorado Springs, CO

70d • $170,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

Sphinx is hiring a Program Manager to lead our teams building the next generation of mission planning and command and control software for space communications programs. This team is charged with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to service the US Government for the next decade and beyond.
In this role, you will be partnering with the Program Director and/or Technical Product Manager to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables. You'll work as both an individual contributor and program lead, representing Sphinx.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Software/System Development Projects or Programs leadership experience (Aerospace industry a plus)
• Proven ability to multi-task large scale projects and work cross-functionally with all levels
• Excellent communication, documentation, and facilitation skills
• High level of project management skills to ensure prioritization of key deliverables and competing priorities.
• Experience supporting the development of project standards, templates, and norms to ensure efficiency and delivery.
• Experience working with and on cross-functional agile development efforts for full lifecycle projects (Startup, design, development, integration and delivery)
• Experience with competitive acquisition efforts
• You have made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know how to manage issues, risk and development challenges
• The ability to see through the noise to the most critical problems in executing projects
• Understanding of DoD and command and control, mission planning, and common system development techniques.
• This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing day-to-day tasks to ensure timely project delivery for a multi-million dollar program.
• Partnering with the company leadership to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables (cost, schedule, staff, etc.)
• Assisting the team and leadership in developing project plans, roadmaps, and project artifacts
• Customer Relationships and Service
• Team management and project organization
• Management of Program Schedule, Budget and Execution/Delivery on Requirements
• Subcontract/Subcontractor oversight (if applicable) and Management
• Profit/Loss Responsibility for Program activities
• Cross Program Segment Integration and Coordination (where applicable)
• Road block removal as needed
• Supporting Hiring and Staffing
• Advancing program area and business vision/strategy and long term plans
• Leadership and/or support to new business pursuits
• Light employee performance management as it pertains to program delivery.

Benefits

• Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed