Sr. Program Manager - Space System

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs 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. This role will play a fundamental role in expanding True Anomaly’s missile defense program from prototype to production phases.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience delivering a complex system through the entire engineering life cycle—from initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment.
A proven track record in building strong customer relationships through effective team building, conflict resolution, and communication—both internally and externally.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong background in customer interfacing and experience in National Security aerospace programs.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, high-value contracts (typically $50M+), with deep expertise in the research and development phase including budget oversight, risk management, and milestone-driven execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that every project maintains a strong customer focus.
Hands-on experience managing risk and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical baselines in aerospace, engineering, or software development programs, all with a clear focus on delivering customer value.
Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
Experience working within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to meet contractual commitments and create outstanding customer experiences.
Active Secret and eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Aerospace, Management, or a related field is required plus 15 or more years related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or higher
Experience with space vehicle or weapons systems
Experience managing Department of War (DoW) or U.S. Space Force (USSF) contracts, especially those that require close coordination with the customer program office.
Experience working missile defense, including experience with discrimination of threats from a target field and/or autonomous navigation of multi-object systems
Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes

Responsibilities

Manage complex situations, 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
Serve as a liaison, with other customer facing team members, between our company and our customers—developing deep relationships to understand their needs and align our program goals with their mission objectives.
Lead cross-functional teams to successfully integrate and execute missile defense missions as well as deliver tailored products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
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
Provide strategic direction and setting priorities that reflect customer goals while managing day-to-day issues to keep projects on time and within budget.
Perform risk and issue assessments with a focus on minimizing customer impact, ensuring rapid resolution and transparent escalation when needed.
Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance
Deliver compelling presentations and lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables, effectively communicating our value proposition during customer reviews and engagements.
Oversee and manage subcontractor activities to ensure all external contributions meet the high-quality standards our customers expect
Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews