Umbra · 9 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expUmbra is an American space technology company focused on delivering advanced systems for critical information from space. As a Senior Program Manager, you will oversee successful program execution, ensuring exceptional products and services while managing technical, financial, and organizational elements. The role involves close collaboration with product management and active participation in business development activities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceSoftwareInformation TechnologyGeospatialImage RecognitionSatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 Management Reviews
Processes: Participate in the maturation 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
Growth and Strategy: Take the lead in capture, developing winning proposals and creating compelling solutions. Create and implement 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
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field
10+ years of relevant professional experience, with 5+ years of professional experience in program management supporting USG contracts or the aerospace and defense domain
Experience working in a cleared environment within the last two years
Proven ability to manage technical development and/or R&D scope and technical teams
Experience working with business development on USG captures and supporting and/or leading proposals
Understanding of Agile product development and technology development lifecycle processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
15+ years of professional experience working in a program management supporting USG contracts or the aerospace and defense domain
Active TS/SCI security clearance, read-in within the past two years, with ability to pass an SSBI
Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment
A proactive learner who embraces leadership in uncertain situations, willing to take risks and gain insights from their experiences
Experienced leader able to build a plan, build a team, and execute with clear ownership and minimal oversight
Direct experience with space industry program planning and execution
Experience with large competitive captures
Experience with remote sensing satellite development and/or mission operations
Experience working with a diverse set of U.S. Government DoD, IC and Civil customers
Experience with SAR and RF space payloads and their associated ground systems
Familiarity with SAFe, PMI or other similarly rigorous organizational frameworks
Understanding of systems engineering processes and system architectures
Able to travel CONUS up to 25% of time
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
Company
Umbra
Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.63MKey Investors
Nimble PartnersDARPAJohn Burbank
2022-12-07Series B· $75M
2022-05-22Grant
2021-04-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Matthew Speitel
Chief Financial Officer
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