Lanteris Space
Space
Director,ProgramManagement-CivilSpacePrograms
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“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.
Issue resolution; Solving challenging problems involving complex systems
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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