Senior Program Manager

We are looking to add a Senior Program Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you. 
In this position, you will be responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution for a large customer subsystem or a small to medium sized payload, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery. You will be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews.  This position is expected to be able to manage multiple customers.
This position works collaboratively with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk -based decision making in guiding decisions to meet program objectives. A successful candidate understands how to effectively use program and engineering metrics to make data driven decisions. You will serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements.
The Senior Program Manager will establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team, measures program performance, and monitors progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion. The Senior Program Manager will provide these inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition.
This position will assist the Director of Programs in improving standard processes, and implementing best practices for consistency across the Space Systems portfolio of programs. As a senior member of the program team, you may help in hiring and mentorship of program staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead execution of complex, high-value programs by developing integrated program strategies, execution plans, schedules, milestones, and performance objectives.

- Evaluate program performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements while implementing strategies that improve execution and customer satisfaction.

- Oversee successful execution of product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities.

- Provide strategic direction that ensures alignment between program objectives and organizational priorities.

- Serve as the primary customer interface for complex programs and strategic customer engagements.

- Lead customer program reviews, executive briefings, milestone reviews, and contractual discussions.

- Build long-term relationships with customers that strengthen confidence, program execution, and future business opportunities.

- Communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and customers.

- Lead integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development.

- Evaluate program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts while implementing mitigation strategies.

- Coordinate proposal transition, contract execution, production readiness, product delivery, and lifecycle support activities.

- Influence cross-functional decision-making to achieve successful program outcomes.

- Oversee initiatives that strengthen program management processes, execution methodologies, and operational effectiveness.

- Develop integrated program management frameworks, reporting tools, governance processes, and performance metrics.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve program execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance.

- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of 12 years Program Management or Subcontract Management Experience.

- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution.

- Extensive knowledge of program management, customer relationship management, integrated product development, and operational execution.

- Expertise in program lifecycle management, strategic planning, financial management, risk management, contract execution, and cross-functional leadership.

- Proficiency in utilizing program management tools, ERP systems, business reporting applications, and program performance metrics.

- Applies strategic thinking when balancing customer objectives, contractual commitments, business priorities, and program execution.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple complex programs and strategic organizational priorities.

- Effective communication, influencing, and collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, executive leadership, and customers.

- Attention to detail when managing contractual performance, financial objectives, integrated schedules, customer communications, and program documentation.

- Demonstrates commercial insight by balancing customer success, program performance, financial objectives, and long-term business growth.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
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