Program Manager

CACI•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

We are seeking a program manager who is passionate about working closely with customers to solve mission-critical challenges. In this important role, you will be engaging directly with our customers, managing project timelines and budgets, and working hand in hand with engineering, finance contracts, and production to deliver customer mission success. As a program manager, you will be the hub of critical relationships powering the engine of growth and success.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in program/project management working with engineers in aerospace, defense, or similar industry.
BS from an accredited university
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Ability to multitask and effectively manage multiple customers and programs
Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

BS in a technical field in engineering, computer science, industrial technology, or similar field
Experience in satellite communications, satellite systems, or RF communications
Basic understanding of satellite communication principles
Experience managing software programs
Experience working with US Space Force, NASA, NOAA, or NRO
Proficient use of the Atlassian tool suite
Experience using SalesForce to track opportunities
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex satellite communications programs from contracts through execution and delivery
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contracts, business development, operations to ensure programs are running within scope and on schedule
Liaison between the customer and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met through project lifecycle
Build and maintain a strong program pipeline work with customers to understand their future missions needs and how AKRA can be a part of that vision
Maintain data integrity which includes project milestones, SalesForce opportunity and business projections
Oversee and manage multiple programs at the same time including budgeting, contracts, scheduling and risk management
Building strong and meaningful relationships with our customers