Senior Program Manager

About the role

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic and cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution for a large customer subsystem or a small to medium sized payload, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery.
• The single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews.
• Manage multiple customers and collaborate with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk-based decision making in guiding decisions to meet program objectives.
• Establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team, measure program performance, and monitor progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion.
• Provide these inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition.
• Improve standard processes and implement best practices for consistency across the Space Payloads portfolio of programs.
• Help in hiring and mentoring program engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12-15 years of Program Management or Subcontract Management Experience.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution.
• Experience in the aerospace industry as a system or design engineer.
• Develop and coordinate program requirements across product lines and with multiple subcontractors.
• Familiarity with RF, communication, or satellite systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional and decentralized teams.
• Relevant CAM, risk management, EVMS, and risk based assessment experience.
• Experience developing work breakdown structures, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules.
• Experience managing programs with dynamic and multi-project interdependencies.
• Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs.
• Experience in NRE development programs.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individual.
• Hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work environment.
• Active in a startup environment and managing multiple fast-paced projects at once.

Skills

• Effective use of program and engineering metrics to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to establish program management baselines and monitor progress.
• Experience in DoD Acquisition Process.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Benefits

This position offers full-time employment with company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.