Program Manager, Host Vehicle

True Anomaly Inc

Long Beach, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Budgeting, Career Development, Change Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Corporate Compliance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Finance, ISO 9001, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Literacy, Maintain Compliance, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Supply Chain, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Long Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a Program Manager to lead a mission-critical program 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage complex situations, delegate authority, 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.

Lead, successfully integrate, and execute space vehicle missions as well as product delivery for service-based contracts.

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.

Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance.

Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day-to-day issues to deliver schedule and budget.

Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance.

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

Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables.

Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables.

Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.

Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.

Demonstrated experience managing risk and cost, schedule, and technical baselines for an aerospace, engineering, or software development program.

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs.

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

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

Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.

Full life cycle experience from development to deployment of a space relevant system.

Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Ability to travel 25-50% as needed.

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree.

Ability to work within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments.

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

Current Project Management Professional Certification.

Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $115,000 - $160,000.

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, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location-Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, most work must be done on site within unclassified and classified spaces.

Work environment-office environment; climate-controlled, open office layout.

Physical demands-physical demands of the job include sitting/standing at a desk, attending in-person meetings in conference rooms, attending virtual meetings in conference rooms or at a desk.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

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