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CesiumAstro develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as a key strategic advisor for complex, high-value programs.
In this role, you will lead end-to-end program execution across the full lifecycle—from proposal transition through contract execution, production readiness, and customer delivery. You will develop integrated program strategies, execution plans, schedules, and performance objectives while managing cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements. You will oversee product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities, ensuring alignment between program objectives and organizational priorities.
You will serve as the primary customer interface for complex programs, leading customer program reviews, executive briefings, milestone reviews, and contractual discussions. You will build long-term customer relationships that strengthen confidence, program execution, and future business opportunities. You will communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and customers.
You will lead integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development. You will evaluate program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts while implementing mitigation strategies. You will influence cross-functional decision-making to achieve successful program outcomes and spearhead initiatives that strengthen program management processes, execution methodologies, and operational effectiveness.
You will develop integrated program management frameworks, reporting tools, governance processes, and performance metrics. You will support continuous improvement initiatives that improve program execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance, while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.
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 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 when 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).
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required to comply with U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations.
