Senior Program Manager

Communications & Power Industries•Plano, TX

18d•$124,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager will drive a multi-program portfolio within the Satellite Communications (SatCom) domain, owning end-to-end execution, financial governance, stakeholder alignment, and strategic decision-making. This role requires a leader who can operate with precision in a high-complexity engineering environment while advancing program excellence through modern, technology-enabled practices—including early adoption of AI-supported tools that enhance productivity, risk intelligence, and cross-functional visibility. MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DoD SECRET CLEARANCE. YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Program Management & Execution Lead and manage all phases of SatCom programs from proposal through closeout, ensuring disciplined delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Oversee programs with significant Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and high technical complexity. Build and maintain integrated program plans outlining budgets, schedules, workstreams, and performance metrics. Leverage modern program management toolsets—including AI-supported workflows where appropriate—to streamline reporting, accelerate decision velocity, and enhance operational rigor. Financial Management Analyze and manage program cost, revenue, and margin performance, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. Build and administer integrated Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)-based budgets and schedule baselines, including management reserves for development-heavy or complex subcontract programs. Use data-driven and AI-enabled financial insights where beneficial to strengthen forecasting accuracy and performance tracking. Risk & Opportunity Management Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks; proactively surface and execute on opportunities to enhance business, technical, and financial outcomes. Lead structured risk reviews and model risk scenarios using modern analysis methods—including AI tools when appropriate—to elevate predictive capabilities. Customer & Stakeholder Relations Serve as the primary interface for customers and internal leadership, providing transparent and timely program status, risk posture, and actionable recommendations. Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and executive stakeholders to define and meet program deliverables. Team Leadership & Development Lead high-performing cross-functional teams; drive accountability, alignment, and a culture of continuous improvement. Mentor team members in modern program execution methods—including emerging digital and AI-supported practices that increase organizational maturity. Program Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain a Master Schedule using industry-standard project management systems. Own development of product-oriented WBS and WBS Dictionaries to maintain structural clarity and performance alignment. Negotiation & Decision-Making Navigate complex negotiations with internal and external partners to align scope, budgets, timelines, and technical requirements. Make sound trade-off decisions balancing customer expectations, engineering realities, and business constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technical, Engineering-Related, Business, or related field of study.
6-9 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Program Planning, or Scheduling—ideally in SatCom, Telecom, Defense, or Aerospace.
Experience leading programs with significant NRE and technical complexity.
Hands-on experience with Master Schedules and advanced project management systems.
Proficiency managing diverse contract types including FFP, Cost-Reimbursable, and Commercial.
Strong planning skills with the ability to structure and execute against integrated budgets, schedules, and performance baselines.
Expertise in risk and opportunity management.
Exceptional communication skills—able to distill complex issues for customers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of driving collaboration, resolving conflict, and developing teams.
Strong understanding of supply chain and business operations within complex, high-tech environments.
Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; current clearance preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI tools used within program management—such as AI-driven reporting, schedule analytics, risk intelligence, or workflow automation—is a plus.
Experience championing emerging tools, digital modernization, or methods that enhance organizational program management maturity.
Knowledge of contract management and government regulations related to satellite communications programs is a plus.
Familiarity with satellite system architecture, payload development, or space-based communication technologies is beneficial.
PMI certification (PMP) or equivalent Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all phases of SatCom programs from proposal through closeout, ensuring disciplined delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Oversee programs with significant Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and high technical complexity.
Build and maintain integrated program plans outlining budgets, schedules, workstreams, and performance metrics.
Leverage modern program management toolsets—including AI-supported workflows where appropriate—to streamline reporting, accelerate decision velocity, and enhance operational rigor.
Analyze and manage program cost, revenue, and margin performance, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Build and administer integrated Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)-based budgets and schedule baselines, including management reserves for development-heavy or complex subcontract programs.
Use data-driven and AI-enabled financial insights where beneficial to strengthen forecasting accuracy and performance tracking.
Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks; proactively surface and execute on opportunities to enhance business, technical, and financial outcomes.
Lead structured risk reviews and model risk scenarios using modern analysis methods—including AI tools when appropriate—to elevate predictive capabilities.
Serve as the primary interface for customers and internal leadership, providing transparent and timely program status, risk posture, and actionable recommendations.
Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and executive stakeholders to define and meet program deliverables.
Lead high-performing cross-functional teams; drive accountability, alignment, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Mentor team members in modern program execution methods—including emerging digital and AI-supported practices that increase organizational maturity.
Develop and maintain a Master Schedule using industry-standard project management systems.
Own development of product-oriented WBS and WBS Dictionaries to maintain structural clarity and performance alignment.
Navigate complex negotiations with internal and external partners to align scope, budgets, timelines, and technical requirements.
Make sound trade-off decisions balancing customer expectations, engineering realities, and business constraints.