Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Auria is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our outstanding team. This role is Hybrid with planned On-Site work in Colorado Springs, CO and will be assisting the Program Manager by overseeing contract deliverables, schedule, personnel actions, and finance requirements.

What You Can Expect To Do:

• Serve as the back-up point of contact for the Prime Contractor, assisting with leading overall program execution, communication, and delivery across all program phases.
• Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) where applicable, including technical development, maintenance, and execution of schedule baselines; ensure alignment across technical teams, subcontractors, and customer milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated program baselines, ensuring traceability between scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
• Manage contract deliverables, technical schedule, and personnel actions to include on- and off-boarding.
• Act in role of Scrum Master, overseeing the Agile planning, including disciplined sprint planning, backlog prioritization, increment planning, and integration with IMS-driven milestones.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical, schedule, and programmatic risks, providing data-driven recommendations and early warning indicators to leadership and the customer.
• Foster strong collaboration between customer stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.
• Regularly provide clear, concise progress reporting, including status briefings, milestone documentation, and deliverable submissions.

What The Team Requires:

• U.S. Citizenship and Active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field. - 7+ years of experience managing complex, multi-year DoD/federal projects, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.
• Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

What The Team Prefers:

• Experience supporting DoD, US Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space focused agencies.
• Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems, and modeling and forecasting workflows.
• Scrum Master certification
• PMP or other relevant certification.

PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $140,000 - $160,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2026

Why You'll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match —Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that's just the beginning!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.