Program Manager - US (PMO003)

Who are we? 

We hire those that seek to innovate across people, process and technology. Join our global workforce, visualise the future and strive for success. Our engineering campus and corporate offices in the UK and US are optimal environments for ideas and innovation to flourish. 

ALL.SPACE, has developed a smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. Our ground-breaking software-defined service enablement platform integrates intelligent routing, edge computing and on-demand services to deliver unprecedented network resilience and application performance. Our terminal designs operate as fully electronic beam steering systems. Our IP has applications across a wide range of market sectors including aeronautical, land mobile, maritime, and 5G. It provides broadband, multi-beam, two-way communications with dynamic tracking of geostationary and non-geostationary satellites or terrestrial nodes. 

We are looking for world class talent to join our high-performing team working on cutting edge technology in the satellite communications industry. We stand by our company values; INTEGRITY, INNOVATION & EXECUTION EXCELLENCE – giving you the opportunity to build your career in an environment where we encourage crisp decision-making, challenging the status-quo, championing your beliefs and ideas, sharing successes (and learning from failures) and working collaboratively with your fellow team members. 

ALL.SPACE is committed to practicing and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. We aim to lead by example by making satellite communications a more inviting and accessible industry for all.

We are looking for a Customer facing Program Manager with experience in supplier side delivery of U.S. Department of Defense engineering programs, particularly in telecommunications and related fields. This role, based in the U.S., acts as the key liaison between the U.S. Army and internal teams, ensuring smooth program execution and alignment with customer needs. The Program Manager will focus on customer engagement, risk management, and program integration, coordinating with technical experts from both the UK and U.S. Additionally, they will ensure strategic alignment and high-level integration of multiple product deliveries, working closely with dedicated product owners and delivery managers. 

U.S. Army Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as the primary customer interface, translating U.S. Army operational needs into engineering and delivery requirements. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with U.S. Army program managers, acquisition officials, and end-user stakeholders. 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in both the U.S. and UK, ensuring aligned communications before regular customer engagements. 

• Provide regular, structured updates on program status, milestone tracking, and risk assessments to customer leadership. 

• Confidently brief senior military officials, industry partners, and internal leadership. 

• Translate U.S. Army mission requirements into actionable deliverables for UK-based product and delivery teams. 

• Drive customer alignment and engagement, ensuring timely decision-making and issue resolution. 

Program Oversight & Integration 

• Provide customer-facing and program oversight on multiple product delivery programs, ensuring strategic alignment with U.S. Army expectations and contractual obligations. 

• Ensure seamless coordination between U.S. customer expectations and UK-based engineering and delivery teams. 

• Act as the bridge between U.S. Army stakeholders, technical product owners, and UK-based delivery program managers. 

• Identify and mitigate program risks early, particularly regarding inter-dependencies, compliance, and delivery expectations. 

Technical & Strategic Leadership 

• Bring in the right technical expertise at key stages, including the Customer-Facing Chief Scientist and technical advisory teams. Ensure that technical discussions with the U.S. Army are structured, mission-aligned, and outcome-driven. 
• Work closely with UK-based teams to validate engineering execution, readiness for deployment, and transition into operational use. 
• Delivery Execution & Risk Management 
• Provide program-wide risk assessments and mitigation strategies, ensuring delivery continuity and alignment with U.S. Army timelines. 
• Monitor and align delivery schedules, product readiness, and system integration milestones across programs. 
• Drive program-wide progress tracking, issue resolution, and course correction, ensuring seamless execution.

Contractual, Compliance & CUI Handling 

• Ensure program execution aligns with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractual obligations, FAR/DFARS regulations, and security policies. 
• Safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171 standards, ensuring compliance across U.S. and UK operations. 
• Maintain compliance with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). 
• Work closely with commercial and legal teams to ensure all customer, contract, and export control requirements are met. 

Governance, Reporting & Senior Leadership Communication 

• Report to executive leadership, providing program dashboards, financial oversight, and key performance metrics. 
• Maintain accountability for KPI tracking, contract performance, and budget adherence. 
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance frameworks, including milestone reporting, risk escalation, and issue resolution. 

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering project / program management within defense, with a strong focus on telecommunications, communications, satellite communications, or related industries. 

• Proven supplier experience managing customer-facing defense programs for the U.S. Army or Department of Defense (DoD), preferably in complex electro-mechanical, software, or communications systems. 

• Deep understanding of DoD procurement processes, program lifecycles, and compliance frameworks (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, CMMC, CUI requirements, etc.). 

• Strong ability to manage cross-border program execution, ensuring seamless integration between U.S. customer expectations and UK-based delivery teams. 

• Must be a U.S. citizen due to CUI, and DoD contract requirements. 

• Must be eligible for or currently hold a U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher preferred). 

• Experience working with complex systems involving multi-discipline engineering teams and defense manufacturing processes. 

• P3M, PRINCE 2, APMP or DAU (Defense Acquisition University) certifications preferred but not essential. 

Benefits

• Stock Options 

• Contributory Pension Scheme 

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays 

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme 

• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) 
• Employee Assistance Programs 

• Discounts Platform