Senior Program Manager IV

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango Colorado with expanding operations in Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania and Tulsa Oklahoma Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile we design build and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision reliability and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense human exploration and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit innovative team.

Agile Space Industries is seeking an onsite Senior Program Manager IV in Durango CO to lead the execution of complex aerospace development and production programs across Agiles growing propulsion portfolio. This role is responsible for managing large cross-functional projects from concept development through qualification production and lifecycle support while ensuring alignment with technical schedule cost and business objectives.

The Senior Program Manager IV serves as a senior leader within the PMO driving program execution risk management stakeholder engagement and continuous process improvement initiatives. This position regularly interfaces with executive leadership customers suppliers and external partners while providing guidance coaching and mentorship to project managers and cross-functional teams.

Success in this role requires extensive project management expertise strong business acumen exceptional communication skills and the ability to solve complex programmatic challenges through strategic thinking and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex aerospace programs and strategic initiatives simultaneously ensuring successful execution of cost schedule technical and quality objectives
• Develop maintain and manage integrated program plans schedules budgets resource forecasts and performance metrics
• Identify analyze and mitigate program risks issues and dependencies while driving effective corrective actions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers suppliers and key stakeholders throughout program execution
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering manufacturing supply chain quality test and operations personnel
• Drive program governance activities including milestone reviews gate reviews executive briefings and customer reviews
• Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to project managers and program team members
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels across internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement improvements to project management systems processes tools and reporting methodologies
• Support organizational planning efforts through forecasting resource planning and strategic program assessments
• Ensure compliance with company policies customer requirements contractual obligations and applicable quality management systems
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO standards templates best practices and governance processes
• Analyze complex program performance data and develop recommendations to improve execution efficiency and business outcomes
• Support proposal development customer engagements and business growth initiatives as required

• Advanced knowledge of project and program management principles methodologies tools and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead large complex multi-disciplinary projects with significant technical financial and organizational impact
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management risk management resource planning scheduling budgeting and performance measurement
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Proven ability to solve complex problems requiring investigation analysis strategic thinking and creative solutions
• Strong communication presentation negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience developing and improving operational processes systems and organizational practices
• Ability to influence decisions and gain cooperation from stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Expertise in utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project Jira Earned Value Management (EVM) and Agile or hybrid development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace defense propulsion spacecraft or other highly regulated engineering industry experience
• Experience managing government commercial space or Department of Defense programs
• Experience leading large-scale development programs involving complex technical integration
• Demonstrated success implementing PMO process improvements and organizational change initiatives
• Experience mentoring project managers and developing program management talent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Advanced degree in Business Engineering Program Management or related discipline
• Bachelors degree in Project Management Business Administration Finance or a related field
• Masters degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant project or program management experience
• Experience leading large complex projects involving multiple stakeholders budgets schedules and cross-functional teams

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

The expected salary range for this role is $116000-$174000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience skills and internal equity and is typically made within the midrange rather than the upper end.

Work Schedule: Full Time
Employment Type: Exempt

Location: Durango CO

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Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

What Youll Love About Us: Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage dental and vision plans Flexible Time Off parental leave and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color region gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law. Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation: At Agile our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at Agile Space Industries. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please submit a request to .

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered