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Ursa Major

Senior Project Manager

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 2 months ago · $120,000 - $150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
73 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 Project Manager at Ursa Major is responsible for overseeing internal project progress from initiation through execution and closure, ensuring alignment among engineering, operations, and leadership teams. This role involves managing project budgets, timelines, and success metrics while identifying risks and opportunities to optimize workflows. The position also requires collaboration with technical leads to produce internal documentation and reports, as well as serving as the primary contact for cross-functional initiatives.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering)
  • 5+ years of experience in technical project management, engineering project leadership, or internal initiative delivery
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and internal security requirements
  • Proven track record of managing complex technical projects within defense, national security, aerospace, or high-tech hardware environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of technical peers to bring integrated products/systems from concept to operational readiness
  • Adaptive and introspective, willing to learn, teach, lead, and follow within a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in a technical field or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience managing internal capital projects, R&D development initiatives, or internal infrastructure upgrades
  • Strong leadership and informal influencing skills, with a track record of fostering collaborative culture across interdisciplinary engineering teams
  • Expertise in project management tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Earned Value Management, Agile/Kanban)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex technical status for executive leadership

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

  • Base compensation range is $120,000 - $150,000, which may vary based on individual qualifications.
  • Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • The role requires managing complex technical projects, which may involve high-pressure situations.
  • No mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location.

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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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