Program Support Services Team Manager

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), is NASA’s science operations center for missions including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. STScI leads observation planning, data analysis, public engagement, and data archiving for flagship missions. Our staff include experts in astronomy, engineering, education, information technology, communications, and administration who work together to advance and share discoveries from space.

STScI is seeking a Program Support Services Team Manager to lead a team responsible for customer engagement, mission liaison services, project and portfolio management, and program support functions.

This position supports hybrid work arrangements. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC, or WV).

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required; ITAR clearance required.

The annual salary range for this title is $155,000 - $180,000. The posted salary range represents a general guideline; however, STScI considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as internal pay equity, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education, and skill, and current market conditions.

Program Support Services Team Manager Role and Responsibilities

This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who excels at building relationships, understanding customer needs, and ensuring IT services align with the scientific and operational priorities of STScI.

The Program Support Services (PSS) Team Manager oversees a team of mission liaisons, program support specialists, and project and portfolio managers who serve as key partners between the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), mission organizations, and Institute stakeholders. The position emphasizes customer success, stakeholder engagement, service alignment, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead staff responsible for understanding, anticipating, and responding to customer and mission needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across STScI, fostering trust, transparency, responsiveness, and a customer-focused culture.
• Facilitate effective communication of requirements, priorities, timelines, risks, and dependencies between ITSD and stakeholders.
• Represent ITSD in mission planning activities, technical reviews, and cross-functional working groups.

Technical Leadership & Service Alignment

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of mission liaisons, program support specialists, and project and portfolio managers.
• Ensure IT services, capabilities, and priorities align with mission and organizational objectives.
• Promote the adoption and continuous improvement of project, program, portfolio, and IT service management practices.
• Partner with Service Desk, infrastructure, cloud, and other technical teams to ensure effective service delivery.
• Support portfolio governance, operational processes, reporting, and organizational adoption.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Contribute to ITSD strategy, service development, and operational planning as a member of the management team.
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, and workload balancing across the team.
• Identify and implement process improvements while promoting accountability and results.
• Foster employee engagement through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and continuous learning.

Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, plus 10+ years of progressively responsible technical, operational, or leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in customer success, stakeholder engagement, account management, relationship management, or similar customer-facing leadership roles.
• Experience leading project, program, and portfolio management functions is required.
• PMP certification or other project, program, or portfolio management certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL practices; related certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across technical, operational, and mission-focused organizations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to identify risks, communicate proactively, and drive effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading teams, managing resources, balancing priorities, and supporting employee development.

The substitution of additional relevant education and/or experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

TO APPLY: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Applications received by August 17, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. Reference: 0015936new

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We offer an excellent and generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules and a stimulating and diverse work environment. Explore our benefits:

Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Visit our website to learn more about our missions

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at [email protected].