Sr. Program Manager - Space System

Sr. Program Manager - Space System

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs 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. This role will play a fundamental role in expanding True Anomaly's missile defense program from prototype to production phases.

Manage complex situations, 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

Serve as a liaison, with other customer facing team members, between our company and our customersdeveloping deep relationships to understand their needs and align our program goals with their mission objectives.

Lead cross-functional teams to successfully integrate and execute missile defense missions as well as deliver tailored products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.

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

Provide strategic direction and setting priorities that reflect customer goals while managing day-to-day issues to keep projects on time and within budget.

Perform risk and issue assessments with a focus on minimizing customer impact, ensuring rapid resolution and transparent escalation when needed.

Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance

Deliver compelling presentations and lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables, effectively communicating our value proposition during customer reviews and engagements.

Oversee and manage subcontractor activities to ensure all external contributions meet the high-quality standards our customers expect

Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews

Demonstrated experience delivering a complex system through the entire engineering life cyclefrom initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment.

A proven track record in building strong customer relationships through effective team building, conflict resolution, and communicationboth internally and externally.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong background in customer interfacing and experience in National Security aerospace programs.

Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, high-value contracts (typically $50M+), with deep expertise in the research and development phase including budget oversight, risk management, and milestone-driven execution.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that every project maintains a strong customer focus.

Hands-on experience managing risk and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical baselines in aerospace, engineering, or software development programs, all with a clear focus on delivering customer value.

Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.

Experience working within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to meet contractual commitments and create outstanding customer experiences.

Active Secret and eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Aerospace, Management, or a related field is required plus 15 or more years related experience.

Master's Degree or higher

Experience with space vehicle or weapons systems

Experience managing Department of War (DoW) or U.S. Space Force (USSF) contracts, especially those that require close coordination with the customer program office.

Experience working missile defense, including experience with discrimination of threats from a target field and/or autonomous navigation of multi-object systems

Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution

Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes

Base Salary: $200,000 - $290,000

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, and experience

Work LocationSuccessful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.