Sr Program Manager

Overview In this role you will oversee the integration and management of a portfolio of space-focused programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical execution while maintaining strong customer relationships. You’ll lead multiple Program/Project Managers across payload, space vehicle, ground, and operations domains to deliver on-orbit capabilities. The position sits within a mission-driven, collaborator-focused environment dedicated to DoD/IC and international customers. You will drive cross-functional alignment and risk-aware decision making to enable successful mission outcomes. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, and vision plans401(k) with 150% match up to 6%life insurance3 weeks paid time offtuition reimbursementtuition assistance and more ResponsibilitiesManage program integration for the Vindlér product line across spacecraft, ground, launch, and operationsLead a portfolio of Program/Project Managers overseeing payload, vehicle integration, and operationsOwn performance reporting to IDS leadership and external customers, including gates and on-orbit readiness reviewsSupervise staff across engineering, RF/SIGINT, mission operations, and integration to ensure deliveryDrive resource planning and forecast with IDS Business Operations and enterprise functionsForm cross-functional teams to fulfill program requirements from proposal to sustainmentIdentify, track, and resolve program issues (suppliers, integration, launch, on-orbit)Manage program risk with formal identification, mitigation, and trackingConduct cadence activities: standups, PMRs, customer syncs, gate reviews, executive readoutsDevelop proposals and captures for follow-on Vindlér tasks and adjacent opportunities Key requirementsBachelor's degree in a related field or 10+ years of progressive PM experience in A&D with space-related programs5+ years leading large-scale projects and cross-functional teams of 10+Experience evaluating RFPs/RFQs and preparing proposals for DoD/IC or civil space customersExperience with corporate and ISO 9001:2015 compliance and robust program management disciplinesStrong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and budgeting abilitiesFAR/DFARS familiarity and active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) clearance requiredteam buildingtime managementconflict resolutionRF/SIGINT systemsspace payload integration and on-orbit operationsEVMS