Senior Specialist Program Manager - IV

Description

Every lunar lander, defense system, and commercial spacecraft that maneuvers in space needs propulsion it can trust. That's what we build at Agile Space Industries and it's growing fast. Headquarters in Durango, Colorado, with operations expanding into Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Seattle, Washington, Agile has posted more than 40% year-over-year growth for three years running, with no signs of slowing down.

We're looking for bold, hands-on leaders who wants to help write the next chapter of space history. This isn't a role for the faint of heart or managing from a distance, you'll be in the thick of driving next generation hardware development and delivery for critical space missions headed to the moon, multiple orbits, and enabling some of the most demanding missions flying as well as in concept.

As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you'll be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, sharing directly in the value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval under the Company's equity plan.

Agile Space Industries is seeking an onsite Senior Specialist Program Manager IV in Durango, CO to lead the execution of complex aerospace development and production programs across Agile's growing propulsion portfolio. This role is responsible for managing large, cross-functional projects from concept development through qualification, production, and lifecycle support while ensuring alignment with technical, schedule, cost, and business objectives.

The Senior Specialist Program Manager IV serves as a senior leader within the PMO, driving program execution, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This position regularly interfaces with executive leadership, customers, suppliers, and external partners while providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to project managers and cross-functional teams.

Success in this role requires extensive project management expertise, strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to solve complex programmatic challenges through strategic thinking and data-driven decision making.

• Lead multiple complex aerospace programs and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring successful execution of cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and performance metrics
  Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while driving effective corrective actions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders throughout program execution
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and operations personnel
• Drive program governance activities, including milestone reviews, gate reviews, executive briefings, and customer reviews
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers and program team members
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels across internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement improvements to project management systems, processes, tools, and reporting methodologies
• Support organizational planning efforts through forecasting, resource planning, and strategic program assessments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable quality management systems
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO standards, templates, best practices, and governance processes
• Analyze complex program performance data and develop recommendations to improve execution, efficiency, and business outcomes
• Support proposal development, customer engagements, and business growth initiatives as required

• Advanced knowledge of project and program management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects with significant technical, financial, and organizational impact
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, risk management, resource planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Proven ability to solve complex problems requiring investigation, analysis, strategic thinking, and creative solutions
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder…