Program Manager

Tendeg LLC is an engineering-driven company that designs and builds high-performance antenna systems and precision structures for space missions. Our work supports communications, sensing, and data delivery in demanding orbital environments, with applications ranging from weather forecasting and Earth science to global connectivity, national security, and scientific exploration.

Tendeg is hiring for critical roles to support exciting new contracts that will be announced soon. These programs will use our antenna gimbal platforms and our large-aperture perimeter truss reflectors.

Our hardware is flight-proven, with more than 25 antennas currently on orbit and a portfolio of deployable apertures that spans multiple sizes and frequency regimes. As we scale manufacturing to meet growing demand, we're building a team focused on disciplined execution, technical rigor, and delivering hardware that works. If you're interested in joining a growing team that designs and builds the infrastructure behind modern space missions, we'd like to hear from you.

Tendeg’s Philosophy:

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously, tenacity is another trait we embrace.

About the role:

The Senior Program Manager is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the success of Tendeg's most complex and strategic space hardware programs, from initial concept through on-orbit operations. Reporting to executive leadership, this role leads multiple cross-functional teams at once and owns program cost, schedule and technical performance across a portfolio of programs, ensuring flight hardware is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

As a trusted advisor to customers and senior stakeholders, the Senior Program Manager builds long-term strategic relationships, shapes and captures new business opportunities, and helps set program management best practices across the organization. This role also mentors and develops program managers and guides programs through every phase of the mission lifecycle, including concept design, system analysis, detailed design, analysis, integration and test, and orbit operations.

What you'll do:

Lead and supervise multiple cross-functional program teams at once, providing clear direction, priorities and accountability.

Own cost, schedule and technical performance across a portfolio of programs, from contract award through delivery and on-orbit operations.

Develop and maintain program plans, integrated master schedules, budgets and estimates at completion (EACs).Lead major program milestone reviews, such as SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR, and ensure readiness at each phase.

Oversee program financial performance, including revenue, margin and cost-to-complete forecasting.

Present program health, risks and recommendations to executive leadership, and escalate critical issues with clear plans to resolve them.

Balance resources and priorities across programs to support company-wide goals.

Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for customers and senior stakeholders, building long-term strategic relationships.

Provide regular, clear program status updates to customers and executive leadership.

Ensure contract requirements, deliverables and reporting obligations are met.

Shape and capture new business opportunities by identifying customer needs, influencing requirements and positioning Tendeg's capabilities.

Lead proposal efforts, including the technical approach, cost estimates, pricing strategy and schedule.

Identify opportunities to expand work with existing customers through follow-on contracts and new programs.

Allocate driving requirements across programs, balancing cost and technical considerations.

Lead key trade studies, weighing cost, schedule and technical performance to support sound decisions.

Identify, track and mitigate program risks and issues before they affect delivery.

Manage program changes and scope, and assess their effects on cost and schedule.

Negotiate contract modifications, changes and scope adjustments with customers.

Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers and teaming partners to meet customer needs.

Develop, negotiate and manage subcontracts and procurement documents, such as specifications and SOWs.Collaborate with other…