Join CesiumAstro as a Senior Program Manager to oversee program performance and execution in a dynamic startup environment.
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The Senior Program Manager at CesiumAstro oversees the execution and performance of complex projects related to satellite and airborne communication systems, ensuring effective management of multiple customer interactions. This role requires a strong background in program management, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making and risk management, utilizing engineering metrics to guide project outcomes. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and are capable of leading cross-functional teams. The position also involves contributing to process improvements and mentoring junior staff.
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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Program Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be 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. You will be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews. This position is expected to be able to manage multiple customers.
This position works collaboratively 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. A successful candidate understands how to effectively use program and engineering metrics to make data driven decisions. You will serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements.
The Senior Program Manager will establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team, measures program performance, and monitors progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion. The Senior Program Manager will provide these inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition.
This position will assist the Director of Programs in improving standard processes, and implementing best practices for consistency across the Space Systems portfolio of programs. As a senior member of the program team, you may help in hiring and mentorship of program staff.