Sr. Manager, Program Management

Intuitive Machines; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems seeks a Sr. Manager of Program Management to lead its PMO in Palo Alto, CA. You will oversee all aspects of assigned satellite programs, including large proposals and post-award execution, collaborating with an engineering team to deliver innovative mission solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage contracts, risk, and schedules across diverse programs for commercial, civil, and defense sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; a Master’s degree can count as two years of experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with business acumen are essential.
• Experience managing large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control program activities from pre-award to program completion.
• Partner with Business Development to support commercial and government pursuits and define technical baselines.
• Manage technical baselines and contractual requirements to meet obligations.
• Serve as primary customer focal point and maintain professionalism and ethics.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Customer relations

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

Please review the job details below.

Lanteris Space is seeking a Sr. Manager of Program Management to join the Lanteris Program Management Office (PMO) team for on-site leadership role in Palo Alto, CA. In this role you will lead or assist all aspects of assigned satellite programs including being the single point accountable person for large proposal efforts (Advanced Program Manager) as well as continuing to lead all aspects of program performance, post-award, through program completion (Program Manager). The PMO role at Lanteris provides opportunities to lead a uniquely talented engineering team for the development of innovative mission solutions and to also serve in a leadership role with the factory to complete the design, production, test, launch, and in-orbit mission delivery to our customers. Missions range from large high power GEO stationary system for broadband communications, to high volume LEO constellations for national defense applications, to deep space explorations. Customers span commercial, civil, and defense industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control program activities to ensure the program objectives and the Customer requirements are achieved from pre-award program acquisition to program completion
• Partner with Business Development team to support business development activities for both commercial and government pursuits, including leading the team to define clear technical baselines for factory assessment and program costing
• Manage the technical baseline and Contractual requirements of the program and ensure that it satisfies the contractual obligations
• Exhibit professionalism and leadership as the primary focal point to the customer representatives
• Ensure integrity, responsiveness, and ethical business practices exist in all dealings with the Customer
• Manage core team personnel and assign program specific responsibilities to appropriate Subsystem organizations
• Manage program reserves and work with the program business manager to balance risks and opportunities.
• Perform program planning risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Coordinate program management and customer decisions with appropriate Subsystem organizations
• Conduct reviews, audits, trade studies, fact-findings, and establish corrective action plans and priorities to meet program objectives
• Provide timely and thorough program information as appropriate to executive management

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. A master’s degree can be counted as two years of experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience including program management of large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs
• Ability to travel in support of customer, supplier, or business development meetings (approximately 10-15% travel)
• Strong leadership and communication skills with sound financial/business acumen
• Able and willing to be present in the local program office facilities in Palo Alto, CA, on a daily basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent
• Current/active TS/SCI clearance
• Satellite program expertise
• Experience with USG proposal development (i.e., color reviews) and program execution
• Knowledge of commercial space architectures, missions, systems, requirements, and acquisition methods required and be able to strategize unique solutions.
• Experience leading (dotted line) a matrixed team of engineering professionals in solving challenging problems and working on complex systems

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $163,000.00 - $271,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.