Program Manager II — Cross-Functional Delivery (Stock Options)

Frontdoor Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Program Manager II in Austin, TX to coordinate cross-functional program plans and ensure delivery against cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will manage plans, risks, and communications across engineering, operations, finance, product management, and customers.

As a driver of program execution, you will monitor performance, mitigate risks, and support product development, production readiness, and customer delivery activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field with 8-12 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 6-8 years of related experience in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, project planning, risk management, and customer relationship management.
• Understanding of program lifecycle management, integrated product development, production planning, and operational execution.
• Experience utilizing program management tools, ERP systems, and business reporting applications.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate program performance, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple program priorities, schedules, and deliverables.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, and customers.
• Attention to detail when managing program documentation, schedules, contractual requirements, and customer communications.
• Applies strategic thinking to balance customer expectations, program objectives, and business priorities while supporting successful program execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• ERP systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
• Program and project management applications, e.g. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent applications.
• Business intelligence and reporting tools, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of assigned programs by developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day program activities to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Monitor program performance and recommend corrective actions to address schedule, cost, or execution risks.
• Support successful execution of product development, production, and customer delivery activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers regarding routine program execution activities.
• Coordinate customer meetings, program reviews, status reports, and action items.
• Build productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support successful program execution.
• Communicate program status, risks, and key milestones to leadership and customers.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development to support program objectives.
• Facilitate integrated product team meetings, program reviews, and cross‑functional planning sessions.
• Identify program risks, issues, and dependencies while coordinating mitigation plans.
• Support proposal transition, contract kickoff, and production readiness activities, as applicable.
• Assist with the implementation of program management process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Maintain program documentation, schedules, risk registers, and action item trackers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program management processes, reporting, and execution methodologies.
• Support compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.

Skills

Program management principles

Risk management

Customer relationship management

Program lifecycle management

Production planning

Operational execution

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/MS Dynamics/NetSuite)

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Primavera

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

CesiumAstro seeks a Program Manager II in Austin, TX to coordinate cross-functional program plans and ensure delivery against cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will manage plans, risks, and communications across engineering, operations, finance, product management, and customers.

As a driver of program execution, you will monitor performance, mitigate risks, and support product development, production readiness, and customer delivery activities.