Program Manager (Global)

Umbra • Reston, VA

1d • $165,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Umbra is seeking a Program Manager to join its Mission Solutions team. This role is responsible for leading the successful execution of complex government programs, ensuring contractual commitments are met on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. The Program Manager will oversee the entire program lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, finance, contracts, and operations to deliver innovative space and mission solutions for global government customers. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies, while providing clear communication and leadership. The role requires balancing technical, financial, and contractual priorities to achieve successful program outcomes and ensure customer satisfaction. The Program Manager will work closely with engineering leadership and product management, coordinating program execution using Agile development principles to align technical priorities, customer requirements, and business objectives. This position serves as the primary customer interface during program execution, providing regular status updates, managing risks and issues, and ensuring successful delivery throughout the contract's life. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and engagement with government customers and executive leadership. This position is contingent upon the award of a federal government contract and is based on-site in Arlington, VA or Reston, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related STEM or business field.
• 5-8+ years of program or project management experience, including 2+ years supporting government, aerospace, or defense programs.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and cross-functional engineering teams from planning through execution.
• Experience managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk throughout the program lifecycle.
• Experience serving as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders during program execution.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and the technology development lifecycle.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-25%.
• Willingness to support a global customer base, including participating in early morning or evening meetings outside of standard business hours as needed to accommodate international customers and mission requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of program or project management experience, including 4+ years managing complex government, aerospace, or defense programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex space, defense, or national security programs through planning, execution, and delivery with a high degree of ownership and minimal oversight.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence Community, or civil space customers, including working as a subcontractor supporting a prime systems integrator.
• Experience supporting satellite, ground systems, remote sensing, or ISR programs, including familiarity with competitive captures and/or program execution.
• Experience working with business development and leading captures and/or proposals.
• Familiarity with remote sensing technologies, including SAR, RF payloads, and associated ground system architectures.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, system architectures, and modern program management methodologies such as SAFe, PMI, or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical teams, executive leadership, customers, and partners.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a bias toward ownership, continuous learning, and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex government programs, ensuring successful delivery of technical, cost, schedule, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout program execution, building trusted relationships and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor program performance across technical execution, financial health, schedule, and contractual compliance, proactively addressing issues to keep programs on track.
• Lead regular program reviews, status meetings, and customer briefings, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Finance to manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while managing issues and dependencies across internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure program deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Support change management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, contracts, finance, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Serve as the Business Owner for contract execution, participating in Agile planning activities, including PI Planning and other key program ceremonies, to align execution with customer priorities.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of Umbra's Program Excellence Framework by identifying opportunities to strengthen program management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Document and share lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across program planning, execution, risk management, and reporting.
• Provide assistance in developing complex proposals that grow Umbra's business with assigned government accounts.
• Provide inputs to defining and implementing capture and growth strategies.
• Act as the customer's advocate in product management to help shape company roadmaps based on their requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
• 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
• Stock Options
• Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed
• Free lunch daily in office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level