CesiumAstro
Manufacturing
SeniorProgramManager—Manufacturing&StrategicInitiatives
“Senior Program Manager — Manufacturing & Strategic Initiatives at CesiumAstro. Skills: Manufacturing Ramp, Industrialization, Operational Integration. Lead manufacturing activation efforts. Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure new production capabilities come online aligned to schedule, demand, and long-term company strategy; Ensure facilities transition rapidly and effectively from infrastructure delivery into stable, scalable production environments; Monitor production readiness metrics, throughput targets, operational KPIs, and ramp performance
Industry & Context.
Operational Problem Solving; Solve multiple simultaneous manufacturing, operational, and strategic execution challenges; Rapidly identify bottlenecks impacting production readiness, throughput, staffing, supply chain, commissioning, or manufacturing scale; Develop practical execution solutions under aggressive timelines and changing business priorities; Anticipate operational risks before they materialize and proactively drive mitigation strategies
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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in manufacturing, industrialization, operations, or program leadership, Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent, Proven experience leading manufacturing ramp and operational activation efforts, Experience scaling production in complex hardware, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, Experience managing cross-functional and decentralized teams, understanding of manufacturing systems, operational readiness, industrialization, and production scaling, Experience developing integrated execution schedules and managing interdependent operational programs, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment
Nice to Have
Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, or advanced manufacturing facility experience, Experience supporting production or manufacturing ramp environments, Experience executing greenfield or large-scale manufacturing expansions, Familiarity with industrial utilities, clean environments, or high-reliability production systems, Experience with production system design, factory activation, or new line commissioning, Experience supporting vertically integrated manufacturing environments
What You'll Do.
Lead manufacturing activation efforts
Drive equipment installation
Develop and execute production ramp plans
Define manufacturing flows
Ensure manufacturing capability aligns with roadmap
Lead industrialization of manufacturing capabilities
Execute strategic initiatives including insourcing
Support development of scalable production systems
Coordinate strategic operational initiatives
Operate as a senior operational integrator
Solve multiple simultaneous challenges
Identify bottlenecks impacting production readiness
Develop practical execution solutions
Navigate ambiguity across functions
Balance near-term needs with long-term objectives
Anticipate operational risks
Coordinate closely with teams
Ensure operational requirements integrated into planning
Identify and resolve bottlenecks
Drive alignment between systems and requirements
Develop and maintain execution schedules
Monitor production readiness metrics
Provide executive-level reporting
Escalate major operational risks
Support development of repeatable methodologies
Drive continuous improvement
Help establish operational governance
Mentor future program staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a key operational integrator across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and executive leadership; Coordinate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams; Navigate ambiguity across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and strategic initiatives; Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative startup environment
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Develop and maintain integrated execution schedules, Manage interdependent operational programs
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