Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of a portfolio of projects that drive the advancement of our current and next-generation spacecraft. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional engineering teams, managing full program lifecycle execution—including schedule, budget and risk. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing other program managers and team members, helping to elevate programmatic excellence and foster a culture of growth, accountability, and collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of a portfolio of projects that drive the advancement of current and next-generation spacecraft; Lead cross-functional engineering teams; Manage full program lifecycle execution including schedule, budget and risk; Serve as trusted leader to cross-functional teams; Play a key role in mentoring and developing other program managers and team members; Elevate programmatic excellence and foster a culture of growth, accountability, and collaboration; Experience leading end-to-end spacecraft programs from early development through qualification, production, and delivery; Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio aligned to business and technical strategy; Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets including labor planning, materials procurement, and subcontractor oversight; Ability to synthesize complex technical requirements into actionable work plans; Highly self-directed, adaptable, and effective in dynamic, fast-paced environment; Ability to prioritize projects and programs based on strategic importance, resource availability and business impact; Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making abilities; Recognized mentor and leader with a track record of developing other program managers; Deep familiarity with multiple project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum); Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years with a Master’s degree in engineering, systems, or a related technical discipline; Proficiency in project management software tools and collaboration platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence; Experience with Jira/agile management; Proven ability to manage technical development and/or R&D scope; Must be eligible to maintain security clearance; To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Benefits

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; matching 401(k); unlimited PTO and paid holidays; parental/adoption leave; legal insurance; home technology stipend