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Sphinx Defense · 6 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$215K/yr - $248K/yr

10+ years exp

Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space, and they are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead teams in mission planning and command control software development. The role involves managing project resources, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with leadership to achieve project goals.

Information TechnologyMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Own pivotal program duties to ensure compliance and success such as:

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

Qualification

Program ManagementSoftware Development LeadershipProject Management SkillsAgile DevelopmentDoD UnderstandingCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsDocumentation SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

10+ 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

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State