Customer Program Manager Jobs in Colorado
Customer Program Manager jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace and defense, enterprise technology, and telecommunications, with the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Boulder accounting for the largest share of openings. Employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Comcast maintain substantial Colorado operations and regularly hire customer program managers at mid-level through senior and director levels. Demand is strongest in program governance, customer success strategy, and cross-functional account leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join the Lockheed Martin team in support of the US Golden Dome Engineering Team. Golden Dome stands as a layered defense shield, safeguarding the American homeland with unwavering precision, ensuring the security and resilience of our nation.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!
This position will be a program management asc manager/IPTL for the structures and mechanical IPT. Tasks to include: baselining IMS, staffing team, tasking design and analysis team, working with supply chain to put structure/mechanism HW on PO.
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware designs.
- Experience designing or building structure or mechanisms hardware
- Experience with defining requirements
- Previous experience leading a team and willingness to mentor junior engineers
- Ability to work functional duties with limited budget
- Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience Guiding the successful completion of major programs and functioning in a project leadership role.
- Full Spectrum Leadership experience and training
- Experience working with Subcontracts.
- Experience with go fast programs.
- Knowledge of Lockheed Martin Command Media related to system design and analyses.
- Knowledgeable at a systems level in the areas of stress, propulsion, harness routing, strength of materials, subcontracts, electrical design/analysis, software, transportation, and launch operations.
- Experience working with procurement and outside suppliers.
- Experience developing Proposal documents and Basis of Estimates (BOE’s)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)
- Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience as an IPT lead or CAM
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join the Lockheed Martin team in support of the US Golden Dome Engineering Team. Golden Dome stands as a layered defense shield, safeguarding the American homeland with unwavering precision, ensuring the security and resilience of our nation.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!
This position will be a program management asc manager/IPTL for the structures and mechanical IPT. Tasks to include: baselining IMS, staffing team, tasking design and analysis team, working with supply chain to put structure/mechanism HW on PO.
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware designs.
- Experience designing or building structure or mechanisms hardware
- Experience with defining requirements
- Previous experience leading a team and willingness to mentor junior engineers
- Ability to work functional duties with limited budget
- Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience Guiding the successful completion of major programs and functioning in a project leadership role.
- Full Spectrum Leadership experience and training
- Experience working with Subcontracts.
- Experience with go fast programs.
- Knowledge of Lockheed Martin Command Media related to system design and analyses.
- Knowledgeable at a systems level in the areas of stress, propulsion, harness routing, strength of materials, subcontracts, electrical design/analysis, software, transportation, and launch operations.
- Experience working with procurement and outside suppliers.
- Experience developing Proposal documents and Basis of Estimates (BOE’s)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)
- Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience as an IPT lead or CAM
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customer program manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field
- Three or more years managing customer-facing programs or accounts
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Salesforce or JIRA
- PMP or similar project management certification strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through full program lifecycles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level stakeholder engagement
Customer Program Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a customer program manager in Colorado?
Most customer program manager roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, communications, or a related field, with no state-issued license specific to the title. Colorado employers, particularly those in aerospace and defense, often prioritize a PMP credential from the Project Management Institute and experience managing government or enterprise accounts. Building experience in account management, project coordination, or customer success roles first is the most common path into the position.
Which companies hire customer program managers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring customer program managers in Colorado include Lockheed Martin, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of defense contractors and enterprise technology firms means openings frequently require familiarity with government contracts or large-scale SaaS deployments.
Which Colorado cities have the most customer program manager jobs?
Littleton, Englewood, and Colorado Springs have the most customer program manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest volume through its headquarters concentration in technology and telecommunications, while Colorado Springs benefits from the dense cluster of defense and aerospace contractors supporting nearby military installations, and Boulder's research and software sectors generate consistent demand at mid-senior levels.
Are there remote customer program manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of customer program manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on communication, reporting, and virtual stakeholder coordination. Strategic planning, customer success reviews, and program status meetings translate well to remote formats, making this one of the more flexible management roles in the state.
How can I get hired as a customer program manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from an adjacent position such as project coordinator, account associate, or customer success specialist at a Colorado technology or defense firm. Large Colorado employers including Lockheed Martin and Comcast run rotational or associate program manager tracks that accept candidates with a bachelor's degree and limited direct experience. Earning a CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to customer program manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to customer program manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location within the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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