CesiumAstro
Space Technology
SeniorProgramManager
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“Senior Program Manager at CesiumAstro. Skills: Program Management, Customer Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management. Manage program performance. Manage day-to-day execution”
Industry & Context.
Risk-based decision making; Data-driven decision making
U. S. citizen or permanent resident
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12-15 years Program Management experience, Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree, Experience in aerospace industry, Experience managing cross functional teams, Relevant CAM experience, Risk management experience, EVMS experience, Risk based assessment experience, Experience developing work break down structures, Experience developing integrated master plans, Experience developing integrated master schedules, Experience managing dynamic programs, Experience managing multi-project interdependencies, Return-To-Green experience, Experience in NRE development programs, Excellent organizational skills, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Must be able to work in collaborative environment, Must be able to work in fast-paced environment, Experience working with government customers, Experience working with military customers, U. S. citizen or permanent resident
Nice to Have
Experience with proliferated architectures, Experience in DoD Acquisition Process, Program Manager Professional (PMP) Certified
What You'll Do.
Manage program performance
Manage day-to-day execution
Manage concept development
Manage implementation
Serve as single point of contact
Manage customer interactions
Conduct program management reviews
Conduct customer bi-weekly reviews
Conduct major program reviews
Manage multiple customers
Collaborate with functional organizations
Use risk-based decision making
Guide decisions to meet objectives
Use engineering metrics
Make data driven decisions
Serve as primary program leader
Manage adherence to technical requirements
Establish program management baselines
Establish integrated master plans
Establish resource loaded schedules
Measure program performance
Generate latest revised estimates
Generate estimates to completion
Provide inputs to customers
Provide inputs to leadership
Provide inputs to finance teams
Assist Director of Programs
Improve standard processes
Implement best practices
Develop program requirements
Coordinate program requirements
Manage multiple subcontractors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional organizations; Decentralized teams
Communication Scope
Customer interactions; Program reviews; Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Program Management, Subcontract Management, Integrated Master Plans, Integrated Master Schedules, Risk Management, EVMS, CAM, Return-To-Green
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Program Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution for a large customer subsystem or a small to medium sized payload, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery. You will be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews. This position is expected to be able to manage multiple customers. This position works collaboratively with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk -bsaed decision making in guiding decisions to meet program objectives. A successful candidate understands how to effectively use program and engineering metrics to make data driven decisions. You will serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for
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