Senior Program Manager

Job Description

The Senior Program Manager will drive a multi-program portfolio within the Satellite Communications (Sat Com) domain, owning end-to-end execution, financial governance, stakeholder alignment, and strategic decision‑making. This role requires a leader who can operate with precision in a high-complexity engineering environment while advancing program excellence through modern, technology‑enabled practices—early adoption of AI‑supported tools that enhance productivity, risk intelligence, and cross‑functional visibility.

• MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DoD SECRET CLEARANCE.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR Program Management & Execution

• Lead and manage all phases of Sat Com programs from proposal through closeout, ensuring disciplined delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Oversee programs with significant Non‑Recurring Engineering (NRE) and high technical complexity.
• Build and maintain integrated program plans outlining budgets, schedules, work streams, and performance metrics.
• Leverage modern program management toolsets—including AI‑supported workflows where appropriate—to streamline reporting, accelerate decision velocity, and enhance operational rigor.

Financial Management

• Analyze and manage program cost, revenue, and margin performance, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
• Build and administer integrated Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)‑based budgets and schedule baselines, including management reserves for development‑heavy or complex subcontract programs.
• Use data‑driven and AI‑enabled financial insights where beneficial to strengthen forecasting accuracy and performance tracking.

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks; proactively surface and execute on opportunities to enhance business, technical, and financial outcomes.
• Lead structured risk reviews and model risk scenarios using modern analysis methods—including AI tools when appropriate—to elevate predictive capabilities.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary interface for customers and internal leadership, providing transparent and timely program status, risk posture, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and executive stakeholders to define and meet program deliverables.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead high‑performing cross‑functional teams; drive accountability, alignment, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members in modern program execution methods—including emerging digital and AI‑supported practices that increase organizational maturity.

Program Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain a Master Schedule using industry‑standard project management systems.
• Own development of product‑oriented WBS and WBS Dictionaries to maintain structural clarity and performance alignment.

Negotiation & Decision‑Making

• Navigate complex negotiations with internal and external partners to align scope, budgets, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Make sound trade‑off decisions balancing customer expectations, engineering realities, and business constraints.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technical, Engineering‑Related, Business, or related field of study.

Experience

• 6‑9 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Program Planning, or Scheduling—ideally in Sat Com, Telecom, Defense, or Aerospace.
• Experience leading programs with significant NRE and technical complexity.
• Hands‑on experience with Master Schedules and advanced project management systems.
• Familiarity with AI tools used within program management—such as AI‑driven reporting, schedule analytics, risk intelligence, or workflow automation is a plus.
• Experience championing emerging tools, digital modernization, or methods that enhance organizational program management maturity.
• Knowledge of contract management and government regulations related to satellite communications programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with satellite system architecture, payload development, or space‑based communication technologies is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency managing diverse…