Senior Space Systems Program Manager

8 hours ago


Logan, Utah, United States Space Dynamics Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Senior Space Systems Program Manager

SDL is seeking a highly experienced Senior Space Systems Program Manager to lead our Strategic and Military Space (SMS) Division team. The SMS Division supports the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community through technology advancements aimed at protecting our Nation through space and ground programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead teams of highly technical engineers and scientists to ensure satellite mission success
  • Drive program execution by maintaining tight schedules, risk identification and mitigation, prioritization of key program deliverables, and effectively manage program resources, schedule, and budget
  • Represent SDL to our customers and ensure program success

Requirements:

  • 10+ years in program/project management in the space satellite/payload industry
  • Proven technical and business background in end-to-end space missions (spacecraft bus, payload, and ground operations)
  • Established credibility in the space industry and existing relationships with leaders in the DoD and intelligence communities
  • Demonstrated success completing a multi-year program/project lifecycle (proposing, executing, delivering, and closing) in the space domain
  • Proven experience leading teams of 25+ people
  • Active Top Secret Clearance (or equivalent) or higher
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, physics, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong background in systems engineering
  • Use of EVMS for program planning and execution
  • Program management certification (PMP, or similar)

Benefits:

  • Flexible work schedules that fit your style
  • Generous paid leisure and sick leave
  • Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
  • High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
  • 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account
  • Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%
  • Free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
  • A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
  • We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
  • Relocation assistance available for most positions


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