Program Manager; Global

Program Manager (Global)

A global role in Umbra's Mission Solutions team. In this role you will lead the successful execution of complex government programs, ensuring contractual commitments are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Mission Solutions – The Platforms builds on Umbra's expertise in remote sensing and spacecraft operations to engineer platforms purpose‑built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence missions. Whether it’s a custom payload, a full‑stack spacecraft, or the infrastructure behind an entire constellation, our team delivers secure, resilient systems tailored to exacting requirements and built on timelines that match the urgency of the mission.

We are looking for a Program Manager to join Umbra's Mission Solutions team. You will oversee the full program lifecycle, partnering with cross‑functional engineering, product, finance, contracts, and operations teams to deliver innovative space and mission solutions for global government customers.

Working closely with engineering leadership and product management, you will coordinate program execution using Agile development principles, helping align technical priorities, customer requirements, and business objectives. You will serve as the primary customer interface during program execution, providing regular status updates, managing risks and issues, and ensuring successful delivery throughout the life of the contract.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as this role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and regular engagement with government customers and executive leadership.

Program Manager is based on‑site in our Arlington, VA office or Reston, VA office. This opportunity is contingent upon award of a federal government contract.

• Lead the execution of complex government programs, ensuring successful delivery of technical, cost, schedule, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout program execution, building trusted relationships and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.

• Monitor program performance across technical execution, financial health, schedule, and contractual compliance, proactively addressing issues to keep programs on track.
• Lead regular program reviews, status meetings, and customer briefings, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Finance to manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while managing issues and dependencies across internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure program deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Support change management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, contracts, finance, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Serve as the Business Owner for contract execution, participating in Agile planning activities, including PI Planning and other key program ceremonies, to align execution with customer priorities.

• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of Umbra's Program Excellence Framework by identifying opportunities to strengthen program management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Document and share lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across program planning, execution, risk management, and reporting.

• Provide assistance in developing complex proposals that grow Umbra's business with assigned government accounts.
• Provide inputs to defining and implementing capture and growth strategies.
• Act as the customer's advocate in product management to help shape company roadmaps based on their requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree…