Senior Space Programs Leader | Cross-Functional Execution

Airbus Ventures; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

HSA/FSA and retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to act as a key advisor, driving successful program execution through strategic planning, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Product Management.

You will manage high-value programs, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery against contractual requirements and financial objectives while supporting long-term business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field with 12–15 years of related experience, or 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 with program management tools, ERP systems, business reporting applications, and program performance metrics.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to lead multiple complex programs and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value programs with integrated strategies, plans, schedules, milestones, and performance objectives.
• Evaluate performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements; implement improvements.
• Oversee product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities.
• Provide strategic direction aligning program objectives with corporate priorities.
• Serve as primary customer interface for complex programs and engage stakeholders.
• Lead program reviews, executive briefings, and milestone discussions with customers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Executive communication

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Master’s degree in PM/Operations (advantage)

Tools

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

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Power BI

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to act as a key advisor, driving successful program execution through strategic planning, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Product Management.

You will manage high-value programs, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery against contractual requirements and financial objectives while supporting long-term business goals.