Sr. Program Manager

Job Title: Sr. Program Manager

Location: Remote - US, or Hybrid in Denver, CO

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Company Overview

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, & Huntsville, AL, Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense software and systems engineering company supporting the U.S. military, defense primes, and commercial space partners. We specialize in the development, integration, test, and deployment of safety & mission-critical software systems that power next-generation aircraft, defense platforms, and space technologies. Our team understands what it takes to modernize complex embedded systems while maintaining the rigor, compliance, and reliability required for mission and safety-critical environments.

As a defense-focused company of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, we take pride in solving complex technical challenges that directly impact national security and operational readiness. We partner closely with customers across the military aviation and space domains to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions with portability, sustainability, and long-term mission success in mind.

Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a senior-level Program Manager who is ready to work with a talented team to provide innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems. A successful candidate will lead a team of talented software engineers to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments. 

Clearance eligibility required

Selected applicants will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and must maintain eligibility for continued access to classified information throughout their employment as required by the job.

Functions: 

This position requires the candidate to lead an onsite engineering team and manage the project. In this role, you will need to: 

• Develops, oversees, and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of an ongoing engineering project within the program guidelines set by the Thompson Software Solutions leadership team and customer. 
• Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, drives execution, identifies opportunities, and delivers results to the customer. 
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. 
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities. 
• Understand how to develop a schedule using Earned Value (EV) and manage a project using Earned Value Management principles.  
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers. 
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.
• The program manager Oversees technical coordination to meet project goals. Provides clear, timely progress updates to customers and leadership. This position requires up to 25% travel. 

Security Clearance: Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Requirements 

• 4+ years of Program Management experience
• Experience managing a program or portfolio of programs exceeding $2M
• 5+ years of software development experience 
• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.) 
• Prior Experience using Agile Software Methodologies 
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline 
• Prior experience with DOD project management or software development 
• Experience in software development and integrations programs 
• Control Accounts management  
• Scrum master experience
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with customers and peers 

Preferred / Additional Skills 

• Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Agile practitioner certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP) 
• Requirements generation experience
• Familiarity with DO-178C
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience 
• Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills 

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: 

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 
• 401K with generous employer match 
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays 
• Remote work opportunities based on role 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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