Head of Programme Management

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex space systems within our Strategic & Military Space Division. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, ensuring delivery of high-reliability software critical to National security and space missions.
The selected candidate will work as part of a larger team with customers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel.
The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Leads cross-functional teams delivering space-based system capabilities, including sensors and small satellite technologies along with mission planning, automation, and data processing for on-orbit systems
Manages project lifecycle from concept through operations, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
Oversees risk management, change control, and related management processes
Coordinates integration and testing activities
Ensures compliance with applicable Government and quality standards
Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, and resource allocation to senior leadership and customers
Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering, science, or business degree

• 5+ years of experience in project management, including at least 2 years in satellite or space system domains
• Proven success managing complex projects through full development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of space applications
• Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested
• S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.Government security clearance
• Must be able to travel

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in aerospace, systems, electrical, or optical engineering

• PMP or PMI certification
• 7-10 years of project management experience in aerospace
• Familiarity with multiple Remote Sensing phenomenology and data sets such as RF, SAR, EO, IR
• Background in DevSecOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), or digital engineering
• Active security clearance

*This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
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