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CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Program Manager I to lead the execution of assigned programs in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
In this role, you will develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. You will coordinate day-to-day program activities to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives. You'll monitor program performance, recommend corrective actions to address risks, and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers regarding routine program execution activities.
Key responsibilities include coordinating customer meetings, program reviews, status reports, and action items; building productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders; communicating program status, risks, and key milestones to leadership; and coordinating activities across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development.
You will facilitate integrated product team meetings, program reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions. You'll identify program risks, issues, and dependencies while coordinating mitigation plans, support proposal transition and contract kickoff activities, and assist with implementation of program management process improvements. You will maintain program documentation, schedules, risk registers, and action item trackers, and contribute to continuous improvement of program management processes and execution methodologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field with 5–8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 3–6 years of related experience in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of program management principles, project planning, risk management, and customer relationship management.
- Understanding of program lifecycle management, integrated product development, production planning, and operational execution.
- Experience utilizing program management tools, ERP systems, and business reporting applications.
- Analytical thinking with ability to evaluate program performance, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills managing multiple program priorities, schedules, and deliverables.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, and customers.
- Attention to detail managing program documentation, schedules, contractual requirements, and customer communications.
- Strategic thinking to balance customer expectations, program objectives, and business priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent).
- Experience with program and project management applications (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent).
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
NOTE: Applicant 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.
