Job Summary:
Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to assist in leading the execution of a complex space mission operations capability supporting DoD mission requirements. The role involves providing project leadership across engineering, operations, and mission support functions while managing large-scale technical programs and ensuring alignment with customer objectives and contractual commitments.
Responsibilities:
• Providing project leadership and oversight for complex space operations and mission support capability.
• Assisting in leading multidisciplinary teams consisting of program managers, engineers, operations personnel, cybersecurity professionals, and technical subject matter experts.
• Managing project execution across the full life-cycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, deployment, operational transition, and sustainment.
• Establishing and maintaining project management processes including integrated master schedules, risk management, resource planning, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Serving alongside the Executive Program Manager as an interface between government customers, mission partners, technical teams, and corporate leadership.
• Coordinating execution across systems engineering, network operations, infrastructure deployment, cybersecurity, and mission support activities.
• Overseeing operational readiness activities, including procedures, processes, staffing, training, and transition activities required to support mission operations.
• Identifying program risks, technical challenges, schedule impacts, and resource constraints; developing mitigation strategies and drive resolution.
• Collaborating to ensure technical execution remains aligned with mission requirements, cybersecurity objectives, and contractual obligations.
• Managing contract deliverables, customer communications, program reviews, and performance reporting.
• Assisting in developing and presenting executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates to senior leadership and government stakeholders as needed.
• Overseeing effective program governance, operational rhythms, and continuous improvement processes.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing complex defense, space, communications, information technology, or mission operations projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects involving multiple technical disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing projects through development, integration, deployment, and operational sustainment phases.
• Experience working directly with government customers, military personnel, and technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing technical teams supporting mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of space systems, ground operations, data transport architectures, communications systems, or enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leaders, technical teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.
Preferred:
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command, Department of Defense, or intelligence community programs.
• Experience managing Network Operations Centers (NOC), Mission Operations Centers (MOC), satellite ground systems, or space mission support environments.
• Experience supporting space data transport, communications architectures, or distributed mission systems.
• Experience transitioning developmental or prototype capabilities into operational environments.
• Experience overseeing operational processes, procedures, and governance frameworks for new mission capabilities.
• Experience with Agile development, DevSecOps, systems engineering, or modern infrastructure delivery practices.
Company:
Sev1Tech is a leader in providing innovative technology, high-end engineering and mission solutions and services. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Woodbridge, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.