What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Sphinx Defense?
About Sphinx
Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.
We’re focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.
About The Role
Sphinx is hiring a Program Manager to lead our teams building the next generation of mission planning and command and control software for space communications programs. This team is charged with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to service the US Government for the next decade and beyond.
In this role, you will be partnering with the Program Director and/or Technical Product Manager to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables. You'll work as both an individual contributor and program lead, representing Sphinx.
What You Will Be Focusing On
Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.
We’re focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.
About The Role
Sphinx is hiring a Program Manager to lead our teams building the next generation of mission planning and command and control software for space communications programs. This team is charged with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to service the US Government for the next decade and beyond.
In this role, you will be partnering with the Program Director and/or Technical Product Manager to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables. You'll work as both an individual contributor and program lead, representing Sphinx.
What You Will Be Focusing On
- Managing and executing day-to-day tasks to ensure timely project delivery for a multi-million dollar program.
- Partnering with the company leadership to ensure efficient management of project resources and deliverables (cost, schedule, staff, etc.)
- Assisting the team and leadership in developing project plans, roadmaps, and project artifacts
- Own pivotal program duties to ensure compliance and success such as:
- Customer Relationships and Service
- Team management and project organization
- Management of Program Schedule, Budget and Execution/Delivery on Requirements
- Subcontract/Subcontractor oversight (if applicable) and Management
- Profit/Loss Responsibility for Program activities
- Cross Program Segment Integration and Coordination (where applicable)
- Road block removal as needed
- Supporting Hiring and Staffing
- Advancing program area and business vision/strategy and long term plans
- Leadership and/or support to new business pursuits
- Light employee performance management as it pertains to program delivery.
- 7 years of Software/System Development Projects or Programs leadership experience (Aerospace industry a plus)
- Proven ability to multi-task large scale projects and work cross-functionally with all levels
- Excellent communication, documentation, and facilitation skills
- High level of project management skills to ensure prioritization of key deliverables and competing priorities.
- Experience supporting the development of project standards, templates, and norms to ensure efficiency and delivery.
- Experience working with and on cross-functional agile development efforts for full lifecycle projects (Startup, design, development, integration and delivery)
- Experience with competitive acquisition efforts
- You have made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know how to manage issues, risk and development challenges
- The ability to see through the noise to the most critical problems in executing projects
- Understanding of DoD and command and control, mission planning, and common system development techniques.
- 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
While this role is remote, travel is required to support project work. You can expect to travel 25% or one week a month.
Compensation
This role is between $170,000- $200,000 base salary.
Benefits
Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
EEO STATEMENT
At Sphinx Defense, we are devoted to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Sphinx Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000