Senior Program Manager

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to advise and lead the successful execution of complex, high-value programs. The role advances strategic planning, customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, risk mitigation, and operational performance, while ensuring programs meet contractual requirements, financial objectives, and customer expectations. The Senior Program Manager works with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, executive leadership, and customers. The role oversees program activities spanning product development, manufacturing, production, integration, customer delivery, and lifecycle support. It also strengthens program management processes, governance, reporting, and performance measurement. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field and 12–15 years of related experience; or a master's degree and 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 partners, 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 meet applicable U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 that improve program execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.