Program Manager II

Communications & Power Industries•Kilgore, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager II drives execution of multiple programs within the Satellite Communications (SatCom) portfolio. The role owns day-to-day program delivery, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and financial oversight, to ensure commitments are met on time and within scope. Working across engineering, operations, and business functions, the Program Manager aligns cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and communicates with customers and internal partners. The position covers programs from proposal development through execution and closeout, including programs with extensive Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), and supports technically complex initiatives. The position may be based at the company’s Plano or Kilgore, Texas plant. Employees based in Plano are expected to spend up to 50% of their time in Kilgore, working closely with the manufacturing and production team. The role requires travel as needed and is limited to U.S. citizens due to government contract and facility security requirements. The role develops program plans, budgets, schedules, and performance requirements; oversees program changes and configuration control; monitors financial performance and cost to complete; supports risk mitigation and opportunity analysis; and serves as the primary point of contact for external customers and internal leadership. It leads cross-functional teams, supports team development and conflict resolution, maintains integrated schedules and WBS documentation, and negotiates program decisions to balance customer requirements with technical and business goals.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required; candidates relying on an EAD, visa, or other non-citizen work authorization are not eligible.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a technical, engineering-related, or business-related field.
5–7 years of programmatic experience in technical programs in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with creating and maintaining master schedules using project management software.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and related processes.
Working knowledge of program cost tracking and schedule performance tools.
Ability to lead and manage programs under Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursable, and Commercial contract types.
Strong analytical skills and ability to develop and maintain program plans, budgets, and schedules.
Risk and opportunity management and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly to leadership and customers.
Ability to assess deliverable quality and ensure compliance with requirements.
Teamwork, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PMP certification.
Experience with programs involving NRE and moderate technical complexity.
Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and ITAR regulations.
Prior experience managing domestic and international programs.
Experience in SatCom, Telecom, aerospace, or defense industries.
Knowledge of contract management and government regulations related to satellite communications programs.
Familiarity with satellite system architecture, payload development, or space-based communication technologies.
International program management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all phases of SatCom programs from proposal development through execution and closeout, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Oversee programs with extensive Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) throughout the development lifecycle.
Develop program plans that define budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements aligned with business and customer goals.
Manage internal and external program changes, maintain configuration control, secure funding for changes, and minimize scope creep.
Analyze program financial data and track budgets, forecasts, cost to complete, financial objectives, profit, and cash flow.
Develop and manage integrated WBS-based budgets and schedule baselines, including management reserves for advanced development programs or complex subcontracts.
Help identify cost drivers and opportunities to improve program financial health.
Participate in identifying, tracking, and mitigating program risks; escalate issues when necessary; and support risk mitigation and opportunity analysis.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and internal leadership, provide regular status updates, and support customer satisfaction.
Coordinate communication among engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing program plans and promote collaboration across technical, operational, and business functions.
Foster a high-performing team environment and guide team members through conflict resolution, motivation, and team-building activities.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules using project management software; track milestone progress and support corrective actions when needed.
Contribute to development and maintenance of product-oriented WBS documentation.
Negotiate program and product decisions with internal and external stakeholders to align scope, budgets, and timelines.
Balance customer requirements with program needs while preserving technical and business goals.
Assess deliverable quality and ensure compliance with requirements.
Travel as needed.