Program Manager

Why Leo Labs?

At Leo Labs, we’re building theliving map of activity in space.

Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO).Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, Leo Labs is atrusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you’re looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

Leo Labsis seeking a Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of mission-critical programs advancing next-generation radar capabilities for U.S. Government and commercial customers in support of Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Superiority, and Missile Warning missions.

The Program Manager will serve as the primary program execution lead andwillbe responsible for overall program performance, customer engagement,stakeholder management,contract execution, schedule management, risk mitigation, and coordination across technical and operational teams. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of programobjectiveswhilemaintainingalignment with contractual, technical, and business requirements.

The Program Manager will work closely with Radar Systems Engineering, Mission Architecture, Product, and customer stakeholders to ensure technical and programmatic success.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background managing complex technical programs in aerospace, defense, space operations, or related industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program execution and serve as the primary interface between
  
  LeoLabsand customer stakeholders
• Manage program scope, schedule, deliverables, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful contract performance
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, product, business development, and customer success
• Monitor program performance against contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives
• Develop andmaintainintegrated program plans, schedules, status reports, and customer briefings
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while driving issue resolution and corrective actions
• Facilitate customer meetings, technical reviews, program management reviews, and milestone events
• Support contract administration activities, including change management, reporting requirements, and deliverable tracking
• Collaborate with business development and capture teams toidentifyfollow-on opportunities, contract growth initiatives, and customer expansion efforts
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations

Program Execution

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Develop andmaintainintegrated program plans
• Coordinate cross-functional execution teams
• Manage program risks and dependencies

Customer Interface

• Serve as primary customer-facing program representative
• Coordinate technical reviews and status meetings
• Support customer reporting requirements

Team Coordination

• Synchronize efforts across:
• Radar Systems Engineering
• Product
• Software Engineering
• Modeling & Simulation
• Mission Integration

Program Controls

• Track milestones and deliverables
• Support financial planning and forecasting
• Ensure contractual compliance

Transition Planning

• Support technology maturation
• Coordinate demonstration activities
• Enable transition into operational capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Physical Sciences, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience managing technical programs, projects, contracts, or customer-facing initiatives
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in complex operational or…