Senior Program Manager

CesiumAstro•El Segundo, CA

15d•$193,000 - $236,000

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as a key program management advisor and advance successful program execution through strategic planning, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership. The role leads complex, high-value programs, evaluates risks, and implements execution strategies that meet customer commitments while supporting long-term business objectives. The Senior Program Manager works across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, and customer teams. The role supports strategic program execution, customer relationship management, risk mitigation, and operational performance, ensuring programs meet contractual requirements, financial objectives, and customer expectations. Applicants must meet U.S. government space technology export-control eligibility requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field, with 12–15 years of related experience; or a master's degree with 8–12 years of related experience in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
Extensive knowledge of program management, customer relationship management, integrated product development, and operational execution.
Expertise in program lifecycle management, strategic planning, financial management, risk management, contract execution, and cross-functional leadership.
Proficiency with program management tools, ERP systems, business reporting applications, and program performance metrics.
Strategic thinking when balancing customer objectives, contractual commitments, business priorities, and program execution.
Strong organizational skills and ability to lead multiple complex programs and strategic organizational priorities.
Effective communication, influencing, and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and customers.
Attention to detail in contractual performance, financial objectives, integrated schedules, customer communications, and program documentation.
Commercial insight in balancing customer success, program performance, financial objectives, and long-term business growth.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
Experience with program and project management applications such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent applications.
Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of complex, high-value programs by developing integrated program strategies, execution plans, schedules, milestones, and performance objectives.
Evaluate program performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements, and implement strategies to improve execution and customer satisfaction.
Oversee product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities.
Provide strategic direction to align program objectives with organizational priorities.
Serve as the primary customer interface for complex programs and strategic customer engagements.
Lead customer program reviews, executive briefings, milestone reviews, and contractual discussions.
Build long-term customer relationships that strengthen confidence, program execution, and future business opportunities.
Communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and customers.
Lead integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development.
Evaluate program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts, and implement mitigation strategies.
Coordinate proposal transition, contract execution, production readiness, product delivery, and lifecycle support activities.
Influence cross-functional decision-making to achieve successful program outcomes.
Lead initiatives to strengthen program management processes, execution methodologies, and operational effectiveness.
Develop integrated program management frameworks, reporting tools, governance processes, and performance metrics.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve program execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.