Senior Program Manager LEO - Ground Infrastructure (AntennaCo)

Eutelsat; Estado de México; Hybrid; MXN 1,616,670 - 2,155,560; Full time

Job summary

A global satellite communication firm is seeking a Senior Program Manager LEO to manage quality standards and maintenance practices across its ground network. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project leadership experience, strong skills in developing and measuring quality services, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams. The position requires proven communication skills and supports international travel up to 50%. This is a full-time role in the telecommunications sector based in Mexico.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project leadership roles.
• Experience developing quality products and services.
• Demonstrated budget estimating and reporting skills.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality standards for the ground network.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance.
• Oversee maintenance activities and staff resources.
• Document internal procedures and oversee operational budgets.

Skills

Project leadership

Quality development and measurement

Communication technologies knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Teams

Job description

Senior Program Manager LEO – Ground Infrastructure (AntennaCo)

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What We Do

We operate a globally distributed network of strategically located ground stations, delivering unmatched access and coverage. Purpose‑built for large‑scale operations, our infrastructure ensures stable, secure, and easily accessible performance.

Our Mission

We eliminate operational complexity and unpredictability by providing world‑class, operator‑neutral infrastructure—empowering satellite operators to focus on scaling their businesses and driving industry innovation.

Why Choose AntennaCo

• True Neutrality: Fully independent from satellite operators.
• Scalability: Built to support large‑scale, high‑demand operations.
• Global Reach: Strategic site locations for maximum coverage.
• Reliability: Secure, consistent, high‑performance connectivity.

Who You Are

You are a proven Program Manager with demonstrable skills in managing and developing processes and procedures for the maintenance and operations of satellite or terrestrial communication facilities. You have experience defining quality standards and developing tools and metrics to measure success. You thrive on new challenges, bring creative ideas, and are eager to learn and make a positive difference in the world by working for a pioneer in space technology.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and roll out Eutelsat SNP quality standards, maintenance best practices, and methods to monitor and oversee quality across our global ground network.
• Collaborate with Design and Implementation teams, peers, and internal/external parties to ensure gateways are properly maintained at the highest standards.
• Provide oversight of SNP quality, security, and maintenance compliance.
• Work closely with peers and SNP hosts to develop best practices for daily operations at our SNPs.
• Liaise with SNP vendors’ program management to schedule resources, identify and manage dependencies, and communicate responsibilities to all parties.
• Ensure SNP maintenance activities meet contractual MSA and SLA performance and conformance.
• Interface with Network Operations Center, Systems Engineering, and Legal/Regulatory & Contracts groups regarding SNP host performance.
• Develop and modify quality standards and implement plans across existing and future teleports.
• Support logistics activities, including purchase order approvals and vendor fulfillment, RMAs, retrofit programs, and design changes.
• Investigate site outages, RF surveys, major incidents, and support incident management.
• Document vendor and internal procedures, requirements, and user manuals.
• Oversee operational budget for SNP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a project leadership role on technical and/or logistics projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing and measuring quality products and services focused on satellite or terrestrial communication systems.
• General knowledge of fiber optics, radio frequency, and communications technologies.
• Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Excel, Teams) and delivering projects in a matrix management environment.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed processes and procedures.
• Experience in budget estimating and reporting.
• Strong facilitation skills, driving collaboration and teamwork to achieve program objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building relationships with technical, business, and senior management stakeholders.
• Success managing vendor/subcontractor teams.
• Organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• High energy level, dynamic, positive “can‑do” style.
• Ability to work under pressure with short time‑frames.
• Experience working with outsourced and internal delivery teams.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally for business (up to 50%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Experience with mobile telecommunications systems or satellite communication systems; experience with MEO or LEO Ka‑Band technologies.
• Technical understanding of satellite ground systems and architecture.
• Technical understanding of fiber optic infrastructure and quality standards.
• Project Management Institute or equivalent certification.

Location

US, Mexico, or Europe. Travel up to 50% of the time.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

Telecommunications