Project Management
45 days ago

DoW Skillbridge - Senior Program Manager, In-Space

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Pay
$130k–160k
Setting
On-site
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Customize Reject All Accept All Who We Are About Us Leadership What We Do Hypersonics Solid Rocket Motors Space Systems Operations Careers News Home Careers DoW Skillbridge – Senior Program Manager, In-Space DoW Skillbridge DoW Skillbridge – Senior Program Manager, In-Space Berthoud, Colorado   The future of aerospace and defense starts here.  Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.  The DoW Skillbridge – Senior Program Manager, In-Space is an internship program for a transitioning service member who is a leader who drives customer requirements, schedules, resources, and overall program progress to ensure customer satisfaction and our business success. The Senior Program Manager is a leader who drives customer requirements, schedules, resources, and overall program progress to ensure customer satisfaction and our business success. The Senior Program Manager owns on-time execution of customer deliverables, can excel as a technical liaison, and can bring together complex technical and operational inputs to meet program milestones.  DoW Skillbridge Participants must be active duty service members in good standing with Command Approval who are within 180-days of retirement from service with expectations of receiving Honorable or General Discharge  (candidates within 9-months of retirement are encouraged to apply). Responsibilities:  Drives program progress, from identification of market need through sustainment and obsolescence  Manages the customer relationship and is responsible for customer satisfaction  Responsible for defining program objectives and aligning resources required to execute  Responsible for the program budget, schedule, and Key Results (KRs) and their performance; regularly monitors and reports on program health, including ownership of Program Review material preparation and presentation  Owns the schedule for the program. Responsible for pulling inputs from across the company and re-baselining as changes occur.  Owns evaluation of technical and program risks/opportunities, drives mitigations of risk and realization of opportunities  Identifies and helps realize program or product opportunities to strength the business  Drives program technical and operational objectives, while ensuring program progress and on-time delivery  Serve as the primary customer point of contact (POC), manage contract scope, prepare material for and hosting regular customer check-in meetings, and lead the preparation of contract deliverables  Collaborates with team members to write, review, and deliver technical deliverables  Support business development and capture efforts with programmatic inputs, including cost and schedule.  Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering   8+ year’s experience of program management or aerospace leadership   Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements  Proven program management experience, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains  Proven experience leading a team of peers to field integrated products to real operating environments  Adaptive and introspective, willing to learn, teach, lead, and follow  Preferred Experience:  Advanced degree in a technical field   Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contracts  Leadership and team building skills to include fostering collaborative and positive cultures, formal and informal influencing skills, and team empowerment and motivation expertise  Problem solving skills and knowledge of program management tools and procedures  Excellent oral and written communication skills      Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $130,000 – $160,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.  Classification: Full-time Exempt     Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan – 401k with Company Match Equity Grants in the Company   How To Apply:  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking “Submit Application”. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.   Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).   Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.    We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.   No outside recruiters, please.   19750 Co Rd 7, Berthoud, Co 80513 Follow Us On Company About Us Leadership News Careers Suppliers Contact Us Products Hypersonics Space – old Solid Rocket Motors ©2026 URSA MAJOR Technologies Inc Terms of Use Privacy Policy
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