What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Auria Space?
Auria is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our outstanding team. This role is Remote with a preference in Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, or Washington DC areas and will be assisting the Program Manager by overseeing contract deliverables, schedule, personnel actions, and finance requirements.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:
- Serve as the back-up point of contact for the Prime Contractor, assisting with leading overall program execution, communication, and delivery across all program phases.
- Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) where applicable, including technical development, maintenance, and execution of schedule baselines; ensure alignment across technical teams, subcontractors, and customer milestones.
- Develop, maintain, and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated program baselines, ensuring traceability between scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
- Manage contract deliverables, technical schedule, and personnel actions to include on- and off-boarding.
- Act in role of Scrum Master, overseeing the Agile planning, including disciplined sprint planning, backlog prioritization, increment planning, and integration with IMS-driven milestones.
- Identify, assess, and manage technical, schedule, and programmatic risks, providing data-driven recommendations and early warning indicators to leadership and the customer.
- Foster strong collaboration between customer stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.
- Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.
- Regularly provide clear, concise progress reporting, including status briefings, milestone documentation, and deliverable submissions.
WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:
- U.S. Citizenship. and Active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field. - 7 years of experience managing complex, multi-year DoD/federal projects, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.
- Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
- Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:
- Experience supporting DoD, US Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space focused agencies.
- Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems, and modeling and forecasting workflows.
- Scrum Master certification
- PMP or other relevant certification.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $140,000 - $160,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2026
Why You'll Love Working at Auria
We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.
Time for What Matters
- Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
- True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
- 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
Invested in Your Future
- 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
- Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
Health & Peace of Mind
- Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
- Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
- Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.
...and that's just the beginning!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.