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Ursa Major

Develops launch-ready propulsion engines for space

Senior Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBerthoud, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, specifically Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 8 years of experience in program management or aerospace leadership.
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
  • Proven program management experience, preferably in defense, national security, or aerospace domains.
  • Proven experience leading a team of peers to field integrated products in real operating environments.

Responsibilities

  • Drive program progress from identification of market need through sustainment and obsolescence.
  • Manage the customer relationship and be responsible for customer satisfaction.
  • Define program objectives and align the resources required for execution.
  • Own the program budget, schedule, and Key Results (KRs), monitor and report on program health, and prepare and present Program Review materials.
  • Own the program schedule, gather inputs across the company, and re-baseline it as changes occur.
  • Evaluate technical and program risks and opportunities, drive risk mitigations, and realize opportunities.
  • Identify and help realize program or product opportunities that strengthen the business.
  • Drive program technical and operational objectives while ensuring progress and on-time delivery.
  • Serve as the primary customer point of contact, manage contract scope, prepare for and host regular customer check-in meetings, and lead preparation of contract deliverables.
  • Collaborate with team members to write, review, and deliver technical deliverables.
  • Support business development and capture efforts with programmatic inputs, including cost and schedule.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree in a technical field.
  • Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and government contracts.
  • Leadership and team-building skills, including fostering collaborative and positive cultures, formal and informal influencing, and team empowerment and motivation.
  • Problem-solving skills and knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

About the Company

Ursa Major

Develops launch-ready propulsion engines for space

Ursa Major Technologies designs, tests, and manufactures propulsion systems for aerospace, focusing on engines for space launch vehicles and hypersonic applications. Its propulsion engines are designed, tested, and then sold or licensed to customers as launch-ready systems that can be integrated into rockets or hypersonic platforms for dependable liftoff. The company differentiates itself by delivering reliable, cost-effective engines that are ready-to-deploy, targeting both commercial and governmental clients to reduce the risk of launch failures. Its goal is to power the future of space exploration and hypersonic travel by providing engines that balance performance, reliability, and cost to help customers overcome financial, technical, and time barriers to propulsion development.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$426.5M
Headquarters
Berthoud, CO
Founded
2015

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