Sr Manager Program Management

Exo Terra is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites, and launch vehicle upper stages. We have been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts.

The Sr Manager Program Management is responsible for leading Exo Terra's Program Management Office (PMO), encompassing Program Managers, Program Schedulers, and Program Strategy & Planning functions. This senior leadership position is accountable for achieving key company projects and goals, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of all programs, and driving customer satisfaction across commercial and government contracts.

You will establish company-level program management objectives and policies, manage PMO budget and resources, oversee program execution across all contracts, and represent Exo Terra's program management capabilities to customers and executive leadership. Your leadership will drive organizational development, process improvement, and strategic growth while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and contractual requirements.

• Lead and manage the Program Management Office (PMO), including Program Managers, Program Schedulers, and Program Strategy & Planning staff
• Set PMO objectives aligned with company goals; develop and execute strategic plans for program execution excellence
• Own overall program portfolio performance including cost, schedule, scope, and risk across all contracts
• Manage PMO budget, resource allocation, and capacity planning across all programs
• Hire, develop, and retain top program management talent; conduct performance reviews and support career development
• Establish program management standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality
• Oversee development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Master Production Schedules
• Drive implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and change control processes
• Lead the adoption of Agile/Scrum methodologies across engineering, manufacturing, and test operations
• Serve as executive escalation point for program issues, risks, and customer concerns
• Represent the PMO at executive leadership meetings and in company-wide strategic planning
• Present program portfolio status, risks, and performance to customers and executive leadership
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, tool development (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira), and automation to increase PMO efficiency
• Support proposal efforts including program planning, cost estimates, schedule development, and risk assessment
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, aerospace standards (AS9100), and regulatory obligations
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on delivery excellence and customer satisfaction
• Manage relationships with customers, ensuring proactive communication and strong partnerships

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
• 15+ years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• 5+ years of experience managing program management teams, including hiring, performance management, and development
• Demonstrated success leading PMO organizations and delivering complex, cross-functional aerospace programs
• Strong expertise in program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience managing program portfolios with multiple concurrent contracts and customers
• Experience managing department budgets and resource…