Senior Specialist Program Manager IV
Durango, CO - USA
Job Summary
Every lunar lander defense system and commercial spacecraft that maneuvers in space needs propulsion it can trust. Thats what we build at Agile Space Industries and its growing fast. Headquarters in Durango Colorado with operations expanding into Tulsa Oklahoma and Seattle Washington Agile has posted more than 40% year-over-year growth for three years running with no signs of slowing down.
Were looking for bold hands-on leaders who wants to help write the next chapter of space history. This isnt a role for the faint of heart or managing from a distance youll be in the thick of driving next generation hardware development and delivery for critical space missions headed to the moon multiple orbits and enabling some of the most demanding missions flying as well as in concept. As an integral contributor during our growth stage youll be eligible to participate in our stock option plan sharing directly in the value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval under the Companys equity plan.
Agile Space Industries is seeking an onsite Senior Specialist 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 Specialist 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
Salary Range: $116000-$145000 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
A relocation stipend may be available to eligible candidates in accordance with company policy.
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 religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time temporary or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.
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
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About Company
Propelling humanity to an interplanetary future. An in-space propulsion solution provider, specializing in additively manufactured hypergolic chemical systems.