Senior Program Manager

YOUR DAY TO DAY :

The Senior Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for managing multiple programs within the Satellite Communications (Sat Com) industry. This individual will oversee all aspects of program performance, including project execution, financial management, risk mitigation, business objectives, schedules, and customer relationships. The PM must possess deep knowledge of company products and services and have the ability to balance program requirements with company policies, customer needs, and technical constraints.

This is a leadership role that requires strong project management, communication, and strategic skills.

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 development through execution and closeout, ensuring timely and successful delivery of projects.

Oversee programs with extensive Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), ensuring effective management throughout the development lifecycle.

Develop cohesive program plans that outline clear budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements, ensuring alignment with business and customer goals.

Financial Management :
Analyze program financial data and maintain a strong understanding of program budgets, ensuring adherence to financial objectives while maximizing profit and cash flow.

Develop and manage integrated Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)-based budgets and schedule baselines, including management reserves, particularly for advanced development programs or complex subcontracts.

Risk & Opportunity Management :
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and capitalize on opportunities to achieve technical, financial, and business goals.

Lead risk mitigation and opportunity capture activities, ensuring balanced strategies that address program challenges while aligning with overall business objectives.

Customer and Stakeholder Relations :
Serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and internal leadership, providing regular program / product status updates and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to define and deliver program / product requirements and ensure quality delivery.

Team Leadership & Development :
Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of program plans, promoting collaboration and alignment across technical, operational, and business functions.

Foster a positive and high-performing team environment, guiding team members through conflict resolution, motivation, and team-building activities.

Program Planning & Scheduling :
Utilize tools and methodologies to create and maintain a Master Schedule, ensuring accurate tracking and timely execution of program milestones and deliverables.

Develop and implement product-oriented WBS and WBS Dictionary to structure and guide the program’s objectives and deliverables.

Negotiation & Decision-Making :
Demonstrate expertise in negotiating program / product decisions with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on scope, budgets, and timelines.

Balance program needs with customer requirements, ensuring satisfaction without compromising technical or business goals.

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

• Education :
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a Technical, Engineering-Related, or Business-Related field of study.
• Experience :
• years of experience in Program Planning, Scheduling, or Project Management, ideally within the Sat Com, Telecom, Defense, or Aerospace industries.
• Prior experience managing programs involving significant NRE and technical complexity.
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining Master Schedules using project management software.
• Skills & Competencies :
• Experience managing multiple contract funding types, including Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursable, and Commercial.
• Strong ability to generate cohesive program plans, including the establishment and adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Expertise in risk and opportunity management…