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CesiumAstro is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead the execution of complex program portfolios supporting strategic customers, major contracts, and long-term business objectives. The company develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms, with a focus on active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications.
In this role, you will establish portfolio priorities, governance frameworks, and execution strategies while evaluating program performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, contractual, and customer satisfaction metrics. You will serve as the executive program interface for strategic customers and major contracts, building and strengthening executive-level relationships that support successful program execution and future business growth.
Key responsibilities include leading, coaching, and developing Program Management professionals; establishing staffing plans and allocating program resources; coordinating across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development; guiding executive program reviews and strategic decision-making; and driving initiatives that strengthen program management processes and organizational performance. You will develop program management standards, governance models, and operational best practices while promoting a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
You will partner with Business Development, Product Management, and Engineering to support customer growth strategies and new business opportunities, and influence strategic decisions by providing program performance insights and operational recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field with 11–15 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 9–12 years of related experience; OR PhD with 7–10 years of related experience in program management, project management, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience leading program management organizations, strategic programs, or cross-functional teams.
- Comprehensive knowledge of program management, portfolio management, customer relationship management, operational execution, and business leadership.
- Expertise in program lifecycle management, financial management, contract execution, risk management, organizational leadership, and strategic planning.
- Mastery of program management tools, ERP systems, business reporting applications, and portfolio performance metrics.
- Enterprise-wide thinking when aligning program portfolios, customer commitments, and business objectives.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to lead complex program portfolios, establish departmental priorities, and develop high-performing teams.
- Effective communication, executive influence, and relationship-building skills with executives, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, product management, business development, customers, and strategic partners.
- Business fluency balancing customer commitments, program performance, operational priorities, and financial objectives.
- Ability to lead enterprise program management initiatives strengthening customer satisfaction, operational performance, portfolio execution, and sustainable business growth.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent).
- Program and project management applications (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent).
- Business intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
