Ursa Major

Senior Program Manager, In-Space

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000 - $163,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.

About this role

The Senior Program Manager at Ursa Major is responsible for driving program progress from market need identification through to sustainment, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful execution of deliverables. This role involves managing customer relationships, program budgets, schedules, and risks, while collaborating with team members to deliver technical outputs and support business development efforts.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 Ursa Major as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in program management or aerospace leadership
  • Ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
  • Proven program management experience in defense, national security, or aerospace
  • Experience leading a team to field integrated products
  • Adaptive and introspective, willing to learn and lead

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in a technical field
  • Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contracts
  • Leadership and team building skills
  • Problem solving skills and knowledge of program management tools
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

What you get

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant customer interaction which may require travel or flexible hours
  • Must be a U.S. Person and eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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