Lanteris Space

Space

Director,ProgramManagement-CivilSpacePrograms

$188–314k Palo Alto, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Director, Program Management - Civil Space Programs at Lanteris Space. Skills: Program Management, Civil Space Programs, Spacecraft Programs. Lead all aspects of assigned spacecraft programs. Serve as single point accountable leader for large proposal efforts”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure program objectives and Customer requirements are achieved within budget; Ensure contractual obligations are satisfied; Meet program objectives; Maintain continuous progress to closure; Ensure stable technical, schedule, & financial baseline & execution; Demonstrate results in complex risk management; Profitably leading USG or commercial programs

Industry & Context.

Space
Problems you'll solve

Issue resolution; Solving challenging problems involving complex systems

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U. S. citizen, Willingness to obtain a security clearance, Ability to travel (approximately 10-15%), Current/active TS/SCI clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

U. S. citizen, 15 years of experience including program management of large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs in aerospace, Leadership skills, Negotiation skills, Communication skills, Sound financial/business acumen, Business-owner mindset, Ability to be present in the local program office facilities in Palo Alto, CA, on a daily basis, Ability to travel in support of customer, supplier, or business development meetings (approximately 10-15% travel)

Nice to Have

Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent, Knowledge of commercial space architectures, missions, systems, requirements, and acquisition methods, Demonstrated experience successfully leading and delivering software development projects, Experience with USG proposal development (i. e. , color reviews), program execution, and contract change implementation, Experience scoping, winning, and profitably leading USG or commercial programs, Complex risk management experience with demonstrate results, Experience managing USG cost-plus programs, Experience with MS Project with Earned Value module, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Current/active TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Lead all aspects of assigned spacecraft programs

Serve as single point accountable leader for large proposal efforts

Lead all aspects of program execution post-award

and in-orbit delivery of spacecraft

Lead matrixed engineering and manufacturing teams

Develop and deliver innovative space mission solutions

Partner with Business Development team supporting new business acquisition

Define clear technical baselines for factory assessment and program costing

direct and control program activities

Ensure program objectives and Customer requirements are achieved within budget

Manage program technical baseline and Contractual requirements

Establish corrective action plans and priorities

Broker/manage programmatic changes with USG & internal teams

Provide clear direction to team for issue resolution

Ensure stable technical

& financial baseline & execution

Create & manage program risk management plan

Partner with program Business Manager to manage financial reserves

Provide timely and thorough program information to executive management

Manage government customer executive interfaces

Coordinate with complex set of USG stakeholders

Exhibit professionalism and leadership as primary focal point to customer representatives

and ethical business practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead uniquely talented matrixed engineering and manufacturing teams; Partner with Business Development team; Plan, direct and control program activities with core team of matrixed personnel; Broker/manage programmatic changes with USG & internal teams; Partner with program Business Manager; Coordinate with complex set of USG stakeholders

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Government customer executive interfaces; Primary focal point to the customer representatives

Process & Methodology

Program Management, Risk management plan, Financial reserves management, Earned Value module

Full Job Description

## Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space is seeking a Director of Program Management to join the Civil Space Program Management Office (PMO) team for an on-site leadership role in Palo Alto, CA. In this role you will lead all aspects of assigned spacecraft programs. This includes being the single point accountable leader for large proposal efforts (Advanced Program Manager) and, post-award, leading all aspects of program execution (Program Manager). This role provides the opportunity to serve as a senior leader in our Northern California factory to complete the design, production, test, launch, and in-orbit delivery of spacecraft to our customers. You will lead uniquely talented matrixed engineering and manufacturing teams developing and delivering innovative space mission solutions to our customers ranging from large high power space systems to high volume constellations. **Responsibilities:** * Partner with Business Development team supporting new business acquisition activities for government (USG) pursuits, including leading the team to define clear technical baselines for factory assessment and program costing * Plan, direct and control program activities with core team of matrixed personnel to ensure program objectives and Customer requirements are achieved within budget from pre-award program acquisition to post-award program completion * Manage program technical baseline and Contractual requirements ensuring contractual obligations are satisfied * Conduct reviews, audits, trade studies, fact-findings, and establish corrective action plans and priorities to meet program objectives * Broker/manage programmatic changes with USG & internal teams * Bring order to ambiguous situations providing clear direction to team for issue resolution maintaining continuous progress to closure * Business ownership & accountability providing leadership to ensure stable technical, schedule, & financial baseline & execution * Create & manage program risk management

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