Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional software development teams delivering ground system capabilities including telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), mission planning, automation, and data processing
• Manages project lifecycle from concept through operations ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including software engineers, system architects, satellite operators, and government sponsors
• Oversees risk management, change control, and related management processes
• Captures and facilitates agile/scrum or hybrid program management methodologies
• Ensures compliance with applicable government and quality standards
• Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, and resource allocation to senior leadership and customers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering, science, or relevant degree
• 10+ years of experience in software program or project management
• Proven success managing complex software projects through full development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of ground system architecture and satellite operations
• Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid project management frameworks
• Proficiency with PM tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes
• Technical domain knowledge of scalable architecture, distributed infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Able to travel (up to 25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or Information Systems; Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a technical Bachelor of Science degree
• PMP or PMI certification
• At least 2 years in satellite or space system domains
• 10+ years of project management experience in aerospace including experience managing software for space operations centers, antenna tasking, and mission control systems
• Active security clearance

Benefits

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

About the Role

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support.

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.