Senior Aerospace Program Manager

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, high-value space program initiatives across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.

You will drive integrated plans, milestones, and success metrics to ensure on-time product delivery and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and executive engagement with a focus on contract execution and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field with 12-15 years or Master's with 8-12 years in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of program management, customer relationship management, integrated product development, and operational execution.
• Expertise in program lifecycle management, strategic planning, financial management, risk management, contract execution, and cross-functional leadership.
• Proficiency in utilizing program management tools, ERP systems, business reporting applications, and program performance metrics.
• Applies strategic thinking balancing customer objectives, contractual commitments, business priorities, and program execution.
• Strong organizational skills to lead multiple complex programs and strategic priorities.
• Effective communication, influencing, and collaboration skills with multiple departments and customers.
• Attention to detail in managing contractual performance, financial objectives, and program documentation.
• Demonstrates commercial insight balancing customer success, program performance, and long‑term growth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex, high-value programs by developing integrated program strategies, execution plans, schedules, milestones, and performance objectives.
• Evaluate program performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements while implementing strategies that improve execution and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee successful execution of product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities.
• Provide strategic direction to align program objectives with organizational priorities.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for complex programs and strategic customer engagements.
• Lead customer program reviews, executive briefings, milestone reviews, and contractual discussions.
• Build long-term relationships with customers to strengthen confidence, program execution, and future opportunities.
• Communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executives and customers.
• Lead integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development.
• Evaluate program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts with mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate proposal transitions, contract execution, production readiness, product delivery, and lifecycle support.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making to achieve successful program outcomes.
• Spearhead initiatives that strengthen program management processes and operational effectiveness.
• Develop integrated program management frameworks, reporting tools, governance processes, and performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Program management

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Risk management

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Commercial insight

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering / Business Administration / Program Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Primavera

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, high-value space program initiatives across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.

You will drive integrated plans, milestones, and success metrics to ensure on-time product delivery and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and executive engagement with a focus on contract execution and financial objectives.