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Space Dynamics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented advanced career Software Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex software systems supporting satellite ground operations. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, ensuring delivery of high-reliability software critical to national security and space missions.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Coordinates software integration and testing activities

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

Qualification

Software program managementDoD program managementAgile project managementGround system architecturePM tools proficiencyCloud infrastructure knowledgeTechnical writingStakeholder managementProposal management supportCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering, science, or relevant field

15+ years of applicable experience with a bachelor's degree, or 13+ years with a master's degree

Minimum of 10 years of software program/project management experience, including at least 5 years managing critical and complex DoD programs

Must be a US citizen with an active US Government Security Clearance

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, etc.)

Technical domain knowledge of scalable architecture, distributed infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested

Must be able and willing to travel (up to 25%)

Preferred

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

15+ years of project management experience in aerospace including experience managing software for space operations centers, antenna tasking, and mission control systems

Familiarity with multiple Remote Sensing phenomenologies and data sets such as RF, SAR, EO, IR

Background in DevSecOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), or digital engineering

Active security clearance