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CesiumAstro develops advanced 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 own program planning, scheduling, and delivery across the full product lifecycle. You will develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables while coordinating day-to-day activities to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives. You'll monitor program performance, identify risks and dependencies, and recommend corrective actions to address execution challenges.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers regarding routine program execution, coordinating customer meetings, program reviews, status reports, and action items. You'll build productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, communicating program status, risks, and key milestones to leadership.
This is a highly collaborative role requiring coordination 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 support proposal transition, contract kickoff, and production readiness activities, maintain program documentation and risk registers, and contribute to continuous improvement of program management processes.
The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on, interactive environment and brings strategic thinking to balance customer expectations, program objectives, and business priorities.
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 with program management tools, ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent), 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 cross-functional teams and with customers.
- Attention to detail in managing program documentation, schedules, contractual requirements, and customer communications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- 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).
- 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.
