Sr. Project Manager (Project Manager, Sr.)

Redwire’s Littleton, CO location is focused on accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

About the role

Redwire Space Missions, LLC is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager based in the Denver, CO area to support multiple programs with a strong background in DoD and commercial satellite program execution. This leader will guide complex space programs from concept through on-orbit operations, ensuring execution consistent with technical, schedule, and contractual requirements. This is an onsite role based out of our Littleton, CO office. You must have an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of DoD, SDA, and commercial satellite programs, ensuring compliance with government contractual requirements, milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR), and interface control processes.
• Manage spacecraft development efforts including bus, payload, integration & test, and launch campaign coordination.
• Oversee program performance against Earned Value Management (EVM) principles when required for government programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking aligned with program objectives; ensure cross-functional alignment through clear communication and expectation setting.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor deliverables related to hardware, tooling, and test systems, including relationship management, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, government customers, and integrators; maintain alignment of scope, capability delivery timelines, and security requirements.
• Direct development and delivery of space-qualified hardware, ensuring adherence to mission assurance standards and reliability requirements typical of DoD space missions.
• Develop project budgets and resource plans; proactively manage resource allocation across competing priorities and provide monthly variance reporting on ETC and EAC.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively preparing for potential project issues and scope creep; facilitate conflict resolution and decision-making to maintain program momentum.
• Ensure full compliance with cybersecurity, OPSEC, ITAR, and government reporting obligations across program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 8 or more years of experience managing satellite or spacecraft development programs for DoD, NASA, or commercial space customers.
• Experience delivering on SDA, U.S. Space Force, AFRL, or similar government space contracts.
• Deep familiarity with spacecraft systems, including avionics, communications payloads, optical payloads, power systems, integration and test, environmental qualification, and mission operations.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Jira) and ERP systems.
• Must be willing to travel as required – 25%.
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Proven success delivering satellites or major satellite subsystems in high-reliability environments.
• Ability to lead through influence, drive alignment, and maintain team engagement under pressure.
• Experience managing industry partners, prime contractors, and subsystem suppliers within the national security space ecosystem.
• 10+ years program management experience in space environment.
• Advanced to expert level user of Microsoft Project and Excel.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, resolve conflicts constructively, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Pay

Pay Range: $120,000 - $190,000/yr.

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. We consider external market rate, internal budget, and internal equity within the company for the same position.