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CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, high-value programs for satellite communication systems, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. This role is central to the company's mission of developing innovative out-of-the-box communication solutions.
In this position, you will develop integrated program strategies, execution plans, schedules, milestones, and performance objectives for complex programs. You will evaluate program performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual dimensions, implementing strategies to improve execution and customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include overseeing product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities; providing strategic direction aligned with organizational priorities; and serving as the primary customer interface for complex programs and strategic engagements.
You will lead customer program reviews, executive briefings, milestone reviews, and contractual discussions while building long-term customer relationships that strengthen confidence and future business opportunities. You will communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and customers. Leading integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development is essential to success.
Additional responsibilities include evaluating program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts while implementing mitigation strategies; coordinating proposal transition, contract execution, production readiness, product delivery, and lifecycle support; influencing cross-functional decision-making; spearheading initiatives to strengthen program management processes and operational effectiveness; developing integrated program management frameworks, reporting tools, governance processes, and performance metrics; and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The role requires ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations. This is a full-time position offering company stock options and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field with 12–15 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 8–12 years of related experience in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
- 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 program management tools, ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent), business reporting applications, and program performance metrics.
- Strong strategic thinking when balancing customer objectives, contractual commitments, business priorities, and program execution.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to lead multiple complex programs and strategic organizational priorities.
- Effective communication, influencing, and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and customers.
- Attention to detail in managing contractual performance, financial objectives, integrated schedules, customer communications, and program documentation.
- Commercial insight balancing customer success, program performance, financial objectives, and long-term business growth.
- 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.
