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Umbra · 2 hours ago

Capture and Program Manager (Global)

Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers with critical information from space. The Capture and Program Manager will shape and deliver high-quality products for global government customers, ensuring programs are executed on time and within budget while building long-term relationships.

AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Capture Strategy: Take the lead or provide assistance in developing complex proposals. Create and implement capture and growth strategies for existing and upcoming contracts. Act as the customer's advocate in product management to help shape company roadmaps based on their requirements

Program Execution: Take complete responsibility for the successful implementation (including cost, schedule, and technical aspects) of several ongoing contracts. Ensure monthly updates of financial results and forecasts. Deliver monthly status reports to facilitate Program Excellence Reviews

Processes: Participate in the creation of Umbra's Program Excellence Framework, which consists of documented procedures for initiating, executing, and concluding programs. Utilize insights and experiences gained from previous programs, while customizing them to align with Umbra's operational style, to establish streamlined processes for areas including financial management, risk management, contractual obligations, and performance monitoring

Agile Development: Serve as the Business Owner for technologies associated with contracts. Collaborate with product management and system architects on engineering solutions. Engage actively in key Agile ceremonies, including PI planning

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Capture managementProgram managementAgile developmentTechnical development managementBusiness developmentSystems engineeringTeam buildingCommunication skillsEmotional intelligenceLeadership

Required

Bachelors degree with a STEM or business concentration

5-8+ years of relevant professional experience, with 2+ years of professional experience working in capture or program management supporting government contracts or the aerospace and defense domain

Proven ability to define and manage technical development and/or R&D scope and technical teams

Experience working with business development and leading captures and/or proposals

Understanding of Agile product development and technology development lifecycle processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to travel domestic or international up to 10%-25% of time

Preferred

10+ years of relevant professional experience, with 4+ years of professional experience working in capture or program management supporting government contracts or the aerospace and defense domain

A proactive learner who embraces leadership in uncertain situations, willing to take risks and gain insights from their experiences

Proactively takes the initiative and advocates for essential issues that require attention

Demonstrated emotional intelligence to interact and empathize with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and customers

Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment

Experience leading and executing complex space or defense programs, including planning, team building, and delivery with clear ownership with minimal oversight

Background working with government, defense, intelligence, or civil space customers, including experience as a subcontractor providing capability to a prime, systems-level contractor

Experience supporting competitive captures and program execution for satellite, ground system, or remote sensing missions

Familiarity with remote sensing systems, including SAR, RF payloads, and associated ground architectures

Familiarity with SAFe, PMI or other similarly rigorous organizational frameworks

Understanding of systems engineering processes and system architectures