Senior Specialist Program Manager - IV

Agile Space Industries•Durango, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Every lunar lander, defense system, and commercial spacecraft that maneuvers in space needs propulsion it can trust. That's what we build at Agile Space Industries and it's growing fast. Headquarters in Durango, Colorado, with operations expanding into Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Seattle, Washington, Agile has posted more than 40% year-over-year growth for three years running, with no signs of slowing down. We're looking for bold, hands-on leaders who wants to help write the next chapter of space history. This isn't a role for the faint of heart or managing from a distance, you'll be in the thick of driving next generation hardware development and delivery for critical space missions headed to the moon, multiple orbits, and enabling some of the most demanding missions flying as well as in concept. As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you'll be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, sharing directly in the value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval under the Company's equity plan. Agile Space Industries is seeking an onsite Senior Specialist Program Manager IV in Durango, CO to lead the execution of complex aerospace development and production programs across Agile's growing propulsion portfolio. This role is responsible for managing large, cross-functional projects from concept development through qualification, production, and lifecycle support while ensuring alignment with technical, schedule, cost, and business objectives. The Senior Specialist Program Manager IV serves as a senior leader within the PMO, driving program execution, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This position regularly interfaces with executive leadership, customers, suppliers, and external partners while providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to project managers and cross-functional teams. Success in this role requires extensive project management expertise, strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to solve complex programmatic challenges through strategic thinking and data-driven decision making.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of project and program management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects with significant technical, financial, and organizational impact
Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, risk management, resource planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
Proven ability to solve complex problems requiring investigation, analysis, strategic thinking, and creative solutions
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience developing and improving operational processes, systems, and organizational practices
Ability to influence decisions and gain cooperation from stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Expertise in utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Agile or hybrid development methodologies

Nice To Haves

Aerospace, defense, propulsion, spacecraft, or other highly regulated engineering industry experience
Experience managing government, commercial space, or Department of Defense programs
Experience leading large-scale development programs involving complex technical integration
Demonstrated success implementing PMO process improvements and organizational change initiatives
Experience mentoring project managers and developing program management talent
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline
Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted
Minimum of 10 years of relevant project or program management experience
Experience leading large, complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead multiple complex aerospace programs and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring successful execution of cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives
Develop, maintain, and manage integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and performance metrics
Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while driving effective corrective actions
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders throughout program execution
Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and operations personnel
Drive program governance activities, including milestone reviews, gate reviews, executive briefings, and customer reviews
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers and program team members
Establish and maintain effective communication channels across internal and external stakeholders
Develop and implement improvements to project management systems, processes, tools, and reporting methodologies
Support organizational planning efforts through forecasting, resource planning, and strategic program assessments
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable quality management systems
Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO standards, templates, best practices, and governance processes
Analyze complex program performance data and develop recommendations to improve execution, efficiency, and business outcomes
Support proposal development, customer engagements, and business growth initiatives as required