Manager, Enterprise Program

SES Satellites; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites in McLean, VA is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Program to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives within the Enterprise PMO. You will drive cross-functional transformation, oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risks, and report to executives on benefits and status.

The role demands extensive program governance experience, a proven ability to navigate ambiguity, and strong leadership to align teams and deliver complex, high-priority programs across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program management or transformation roles in tech/space industries.
• Experience leading large cross-functional programs across geographies.
• PM or Agile certification preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proven governance, cross-workstream planning, and executive reporting.
• Experience with AI-enabled productivity or analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a group of related projects to achieve strategic objectives within the PMO.
• Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, quality, artefacts, teams, and risk.
• Provide guidance to project managers and maintain the integrated project plan.
• Governance: surface risks, dependencies, and decision needs; report status.
• Facilitate executive governance forums and document decisions with owners and dates.
• Drive governance and updates to Program Roadmaps.
• Assess changes for impacts on scope, cost, and benefits.

Skills

Leadership & Strategy

Complex PM skills

Influence-based leadership

PM Tools proficiency

Cross-team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Demand Management

Conflict Resolution

Autonomous Working

AI Literacy

Job description

This is a key role within the Enterprise Program Management Office. This role will focus on enterprise transformation to drive strategic cross-functional initiatives within SES. The role involves leading and managing a group of related projects to achieve strategic objectives and benefits, as well as contributing to the execution of complex, top-priority projects across the enterprise. The incumbent is expected to oversee the program scope, schedule, budget, quality, artefacts, program and/or project teams, stakeholders, communication, issues, and risks. The right candidate will have enterprise transformation experience, the ability to navigate and resolve ambiguity, and the communication skills to make complex initiatives understandable to leadership.

Requisition Number: 20488
Contract Type: Permanent
Location(s): McLean, US, 22102-5971

Manager, Enterprise Program

Role Description Summary

This is a key role within the Enterprise Program Management Office. This role will focus on enterprise transformation to drive strategic cross-functional initiatives within SES. The role involves leading and managing a group of related projects to achieve strategic objectives and benefits, as well as contributing to the execution of complex, top-priority projects across the enterprise. The incumbent is expected to oversee the program scope, schedule, budget, quality, artefacts, program and/or project teams, stakeholders, communication, issues, and risks. The right candidate will have enterprise transformation experience, the ability to navigate and resolve ambiguity, and the communication skills to make complex initiatives understandable to leadership.

Primary Responsibilities / Key Result Areas

• Lead and manage a group of related projects to achieve strategic objectives and benefits, within the PMO scope.
• Oversee the program scope, schedule, budget, quality, artefacts, program team, stakeholders, communication, issues, and risks.
• Report to the Executive Sponsor and to the Executive Steering Committee on the delivery of the Program.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and oversee the integrated project plan and budget.
• Manage constraints and interdependencies across programs and secure program resources.
• Surface enterprise risks, trade-offs, and decision needs.
• Manage Program communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and resolve program- and project-level risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies and monitor and report on program status, financial performance, and expected benefits.
• Drive repeatable governance and reporting discipline and facilitate updates to Program Roadmaps.
• Assess proposed changes for impacts to scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks, dependencies, and expected benefits.
• Facilitate executive and working-level governance forums, ensuring that decisions, actions, owners, and target dates are clearly documented and followed through.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Proven expertise and track record in complex, technical, project and program management.
• Ability to lead through influence and drive accountability without formal ownership of all resources.
• Proficiency in using and administering modern project management tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, facilitating effective cross-team collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Solid knowledge of demand management and project/program lifecycle process management.
• Effective conflict resolution skills, with an ability to explore all feasible avenues before escalation.
• Ability to work largely autonomously, tackling problems and developing strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges.
• Basic AI literacy and curiosity, with the ability to identify practical uses of AI and automation in program planning, analysis, reporting, governance, and decision support while recognizing relevant data, security, and responsible-use considerations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of applicable professional experience, preferably in program management, transformation, or a comparable role within a technology or space-driven company.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale, cross-fucntional projects or programs involving multiple business functions, geographies, and senior stakeholders.
• Project Management or Agile certification is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven ability to establish governance, integrate plans across workstreams, manage dependencies, and provide objective exeucutive-level reporting.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools and technologies.
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity, analytics, or project management tools is preferred but not required.

The salary range for this full-time position is $134,880 - $185,500. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training. Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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