About this opportunity
Industrious Ventures lists this DoW Skillbridge - Senior Program Manager, In-Space opportunity in berthoud, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
DoW Skillbridge – Senior Program Manager, In‑Space
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
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.
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Worksite address
berthoud, CO, 80513, US
Who can apply
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