Program Manager, Host Vehicle

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a Program Manager to lead a mission-critical program 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage complex situations, delegate authority, 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  
• Lead, successfully integrate, and execute space vehicle missions as well as product delivery for service-based contracts  
• 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  
• Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance  
• Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day-to-day issues to deliver schedule and budget  
• Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance  
• Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance  
• Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables  
• Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables  
• Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines 
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews  
• Demonstrated experience managing risk and cost, schedule, and technical baselines for an aerospace program with an emphasis in space vehicles 
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills  
• Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs  
• Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution  
• Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.  
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes  
• Full life cycle experience from development to deployment of a space relevant system
• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Ability to travel 25-50% as needed.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree 
• Ability to work within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments    
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes  
• Current Project Management Professional Certification
• Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $140,000 - $240,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, most work must be done on site within unclassified and classified spaces.
• Work environment—office environment; climate-controlled, open office layout.
• Physical demands—physical demands of the job include sitting/standing at a desk, attending in-person meetings in conference rooms, attending virtual meetings in conference rooms or at a desk.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
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