Senior Program Manager

ABOUT SPHINX

Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.

We’re focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.

ABOUT SPHINX

Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.

We’re focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sphinx is hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead our teams building the next generation of mission planning software for satellite communications programs. This team is charged with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to service the US Government for the next decade and beyond.

In this role, you will own Profit Loss for our Mission Planning portfolio. You’ll be partnering with the CEO, VP of Engineering, Program Director, Chief Engineer and Engineering Management to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables. You'll work as the program lead, representing Sphinx, and overseeing a number of subcontractors supporting Sphinx on this effort.

What you will be focusing on:

Profit Loss ownership. Managing and executing across all program functions (engineering, finance, business operations, supply chain, security) to ensure timely project delivery for a multi-year, multi-million dollar software program.

Partnering with the company leadership to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables (cost, schedule, staff, etc.)

Assisting the team and leadership in developing project plans, roadmaps, and project artifacts

Leading the creation and management of an contract management frameworks, including performance management tools

Ensuring the delivery of all contractually required deliverables

Representing Sphinx for contract negotiations, subcontractor oversight, program element integration and related PM functions directly with the USG and their representatives

Own pivotal program duties to ensure compliance and success such as:

Customer Relationships and Service

Team management and project organization

Senior Technical Leadership Mentoring and Guidance

Management of Program Schedule, Budget and Execution/Delivery on Requirements

Subcontract/Subcontractor oversight and Management

Profit/Loss Responsibility for Program activities

Cross Program Segment Integration and Coordination (where applicable)

Road block removal as needed

Supporting Hiring and Staffing

Advancing program area and business vision/strategy and long term plans

Leadership and/or support to new business pursuits

Light employee performance management as it pertains to program delivery.

You might be a good fit if you have:

15+ years Program Management and/or technical leadership experience on software/software-intensive engineering projects(Aerospace industry a plus)

Demonstrable experience leading software engineering programs/teams

Proven ability to multi-task large scale projects and work cross-functionally with all levels

Excellent communication, documentation, and facilitation skills

A high level of project management skills to ensure prioritization of key deliverables and competing priorities (scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, conflict resolution, problem solving)

Experience supporting the development of project standards, templates, and norms to ensure efficiency and delivery.

Experience working with and on cross-functional agile development efforts for full lifecycle projects (Startup, design, development, integration and delivery)

Experience with DoW space-ground system acquisition efforts

Experience with EVMS for Software programs (Agile EVM techniques a plus)

Made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know how to manage issues, risk and development challenges

The ability to see through the noise to the most critical problems in executing projects

Understanding of DoD and command and control, mission planning, and common system development techniques

Hold an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access.

LOCATION

Colorado Springs, Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA - up to 25% travel will be required in support of client visits, company gatherings, and other project related travel. We welcome consider…