Senior Program Manager
Core
Spearhead development and execution of mission-critical satellite systems from concept through on-orbit validation, leading cross-functional teams and interfacing with hosted payload customers.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Aerospace/Satellite Systems)
Builds
Kepler satellite constellations (ÆTHER platform, Tranche-2), hosted payload systems, and on-orbit demonstration capabilities.
Domain
Commercial space communications, satellite systems engineering, optical data relay.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program lifecycle management, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), risk mitigation, stakeholder management, cross-functional team leadership, technical program planning, performance metrics reporting.
Preferred skills
Technical leadership (IPT lead), optical communications, electronics/flight software/GNC/AOCS development, PMP certification.
Technologies
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities
Own and manage program scope, schedule, cost, and risk; serve as primary interface with customers and subcontractors; plan and facilitate technical reviews; develop program plans and KPIs; drive accountability for scope changes; lead cross-functional coordination; monitor program health (SPI, CPI, EAC); identify and mitigate risks; present status to stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
