Umbra
Project Manager
UmbraUnited States1 day ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyProject Management
Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra's ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.

About The Job

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to support our Shared Services teams. This role will focus on managing projects across various functions including finance, HR, facilities, and other business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and experience with agile development methodologies. This person will report into the Enterprise Planning group, which serves as the principal champion of core agile principles embraced company-wide, ensuring that planning processes are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

Our aim is to hire this position to work in either our Arlington, VA office or Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Plan, execute, and oversee projects within the business operations domain, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and risk management plans.
  • Prepare and present project updates and performance reports to senior leadership as needed.

Agile Methodologies

  • Utilize Umbra's agile methodologies to manage and deliver projects effectively.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
  • Foster a collaborative environment and promote agile best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in project management and business operations.

Stakeholder Management

  • Liaise with various departments including finance, HR, facilities, legal, and IT to ensure project alignment and support.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong working relationships.

Requirements

All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience working in a technical product, program, or project management role.
  • Proven experience with agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficient in project management software (especially Jira).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence to interact and empathize with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in change management and process improvement initiatives.
  • Industry expertise in government programs, GIS, SAR, B2B SaaS, and/or aerospace.
  • Proven track record driving products and features to market in a highly technical environment.
  • Experience with developing commercial API products that support a customer developer experience.
  • CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) are highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
  • Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
  • 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
  • Stock Options
  • Free parking
  • Free lunch in office daily

Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C.

  • 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.

Pay Transparency

This job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role's function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience.

Compensation Range

The Compensation Range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000 DOE.

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