Senior Space Programs Manager: Strategic Delivery & Partnerships

CesiumAstro, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead high-value programs across engineering, operations, and supply chain. You will drive integrated strategies, manage risks, and ensure delivery against contracts and customer expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams while communicating performance to executives and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12–15 years of experience, or a Master's with 8–12 years in program management or related disciplines.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Program management

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial management

Contract execution

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead high-value programs across engineering, operations, and supply chain. You will drive integrated strategies, manage risks, and ensure delivery against contracts and customer expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams while communicating performance to executives and customers.