Program Manager (global)

Program Manager

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.

Our mission: Deliver global omniscience.

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet's most pressing needs. We're helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

We are searching for a Program Manager to support Umbra's Mission Solutions business group, with responsibility to successfully deliver solutions, products and technology while managing cost and schedule baselines for hardware and systems development, mission services, and R&D contracts with our international Government customers. The Program Manager will report to the Director of Mission Solutions Global Operating Unit, and collaborate closely with Umbra's engineering, legal, finance, and other shared services departments. You will also support the growth of the portfolio by fostering organic growth on existing contracts and supporting captures of new contracts. About this role:

As a Program Manager at Umbra, you will deliver outstanding experiences to our customers and users by delivering exceptional products and solutions that are on time and within budget, fulfilling our contractual commitments. You have a keen awareness of how all elements must align for a program's success, enabling you to create structured roadmaps, schedules, and budgets that you meticulously monitor throughout the program lifecycle. You collaborate closely with Umbra's product management team to define development scope, utilizing the principles of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Your communication skills shine as you engage seamlessly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, provide concise updates to leadership, and cultivate strong relationships with customers. By gaining insight into Umbra's technologies, you will be better equipped to support your customers and adeptly oversee technical progress. You will proactively address program challenges and emerging risks, contributing to business development through proposals, RFI responses, engaging with customers, and driving organic growth.

Our aim is to hire this position to work in Umbra's Arlington, VA office or Santa Barbara, CA office.

Key responsibilities:

• Program Execution: Take complete responsibility for the successful implementation (including cost, schedule, and technical aspects) of several ongoing contracts. Ensure monthly updates of financial results and forecasts. Deliver monthly status reports to facilitate Program Excellence Reviews.
• Processes: Participate in the creation of Umbra's Program Excellence Framework, which consists of documented procedures for initiating, executing, and concluding programs. Utilize insights and experiences gained from previous programs, while customizing them to align with Umbra's operational style, to establish streamlined processes for areas including financial management, risk management, contractual obligations, and performance monitoring.
• Agile Development: Serve as the Business Owner for technologies associated with contracts. Collaborate with product management and system architects on engineering solutions. Engage actively in key Agile ceremonies, including PI planning.
• Growth and Strategy: Take the lead or provide assistance in developing proposals as needed. Create and implement growth strategies for existing and upcoming contracts. Act as the customer's advocate in product management to help shape company roadmaps based on their requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.