Product Manager (Mission Planning Operations/Ground Terminal Management)
Sphinx Defense · Colorado Springs, CO
Posted 26 days ago · $190,000 - $215,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Sphinx Defense's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of Sphinx Defense's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sphinx Defense
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 34 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sphinx Defense's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sphinx Defense.
About this role
The Product Manager for Mission Planning Operations/Ground Terminal Management at Sphinx will lead product direction and execution for software related to satellite command and control, RF terminal management, and mission planning workflows. This role involves acting as the primary user advocate, translating user needs into software features, managing product backlogs, and coordinating across Agile teams to ensure alignment with program priorities. The position requires a strong understanding of operational needs and the ability to make informed product decisions based on user feedback and domain expertise.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Sphinx Defense as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in software product development
- Experience with satellite command and control, telemetry, ground systems, RF terminals, or related operations
- Experience leading product execution across multiple Agile software development teams
- Strong understanding of operator workflows and mission needs
- Experience translating complex technical and customer requirements into software features
- Experience owning product backlogs and feature roadmaps
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Profit sharing
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Worth weighing
- Role requires approximately 30% travel depending on program needs
- No remote work mentioned, but exceptional candidates from other locations may be considered if travel requirements are met
- Salary range is specified, which may indicate budget constraints
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Listed by Sphinx Defense on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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