Senior Program Manager, Aerospace & Space Programs

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 184,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead high-value aerospace programs across engineering, operations, and supply chain. The role emphasizes integrated planning, risk mitigation, and strong customer engagement to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will interface with executives, lead cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements while aligning with strategic company priorities.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of related experience in program management or a master’s with 8–12 years.
• 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.

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 that ensures alignment between program objectives and 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 that strengthen confidence, program execution, and future business opportunities.
• Communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Risk management

Contract execution

Performance metrics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Primavera

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

CesiumAstro in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead high-value aerospace programs across engineering, operations, and supply chain. The role emphasizes integrated planning, risk mitigation, and strong customer engagement to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will interface with executives, lead cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements while aligning with strategic company priorities.