Senior Program Manager

Job overview

The Senior Program Manager role is onsite in Berthoud, CO. The posting lists a base compensation range of $135,000–$163,000 per year. Ursa Major develops propulsion and defense systems for aerospace and national security applications. The manager owns program execution, aligning customer requirements, schedules, resources, budgets, and technical inputs to deliver customer commitments. The role monitors program health, manages risks and opportunities, and coordinates teams to meet milestones and support business success.

What you'll do

• Drive program progress from market need through sustainment and obsolescence
• manage customer relationships and satisfaction
• define objectives and align resources
• own program budget, schedule, key results, and reporting
• prepare and present program reviews
• evaluate and mitigate risks and pursue opportunities
• serve as primary customer contact
• manage contract scope and deliverables
• collaborate on technical deliverables
• support business development and capture efforts with cost and schedule inputs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program manager

full-time

berthoud co

ursa major

aerospace

defense systems

program management

customer relations

budget and schedule

risk management

itar/ear

$135k–$163k/year

u.s. person required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited paid time off
• paid parental and adoptive leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA
• employer-paid disability and life coverage
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• equity grants.

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of program management or aerospace leadership experience; must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR requirements and be a U.S. person.

About the employer

Ursa Major is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.