Director, PMO NASA Programs

At SES Space & Defense, we deliver secure, resilient connectivity and integrated space solutions for customers operating in the world’s most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled communications, we combine capabilities across all orbits with extensive global ground infrastructure, managed networks, hosted payload solutions, and mission integration services to support communications, sensing, data transport, and operational resilience worldwide.

Our vertically integrated space and ground capabilities bring together satellite capacity, terrestrial infrastructure, advanced network technologies, and deployed user terminals to support mission-critical government operations around the world. We are a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, NASA, and other civilian agencies, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions when mission success is critical.

At SES Space & Defense, our people are our competitive advantage. You’ll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, innovation, accountability, and delivering real-world impact for customers whose missions matter most.

The Program Manager is an operational leadership role responsible for the successful execution of a large, complex aerospace program across SES Space & Defense. You will lead cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, and external partners to deliver program commitments on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with technical and contractual requirements. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Government customers, subcontractors, and functional organizations, you will own program execution across cost, schedule, risk, contractual performance, and customer commitments throughout the program lifecycle.

You will provide clear visibility into program performance, establish disciplined program management practices, and ensure teams remain aligned around program objectives and deliverables.

• Lead end-to-end program management for a large, complex aerospace production program, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with program requirements.
• Manage relationships with Government customers and ensure successful delivery of program and contractual commitments.
• Execute program requirements by leading cross-functional teams including Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, and external subcontractors.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to achieve program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives throughout the program lifecycle, from inception through closeout.
• Lead program risk and opportunity management practices including identification, assessment, mitigation, and realization. Conduct monthly risk reviews.
• Ensure delivery of contractual and purchase order requirements, including SDRLs/CDRLs, while overseeing applicable spacecraft bus and payload subcontractor activities.
• Present program performance, financial data, schedule status, risks, and other key metrics during internal program management and customer reviews.
• Oversee program cost control and scope of work to ensure execution remains aligned with contractual requirements.
• Lead the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
• Apply formal change management practices to ensure programs are appropriately baselined at kickoff, and subsequent changes are evaluated for justification and program impact and receive appropriate approvals.
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