Program Manager II

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Program Manager I to our team. In this role you will support the successful execution of assigned programs by coordinating program plans, schedules, resources, and cross-functional activities that support customer commitments and business objectives. This role contributes to program performance by managing program execution, monitoring cost, schedule, and technical performance, and ensuring effective coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, and customers, this role supports program planning, customer communications, risk management, and execution activities while ensuring programs are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, business objectives, and customer expectations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the execution of assigned programs by developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate day-to-day program activities to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives. Monitor program performance and recommend corrective actions to address schedule, cost, or execution risks. Support successful execution of product development, production, and customer delivery activities. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers regarding routine program execution activities. Coordinate customer meetings, program reviews, status reports, and action items. Build productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support successful program execution. Communicate program status, risks, and key milestones to leadership and customers. Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development to support program objectives. Facilitate integrated product team meetings, program reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions. Identify program risks, issues, and dependencies while coordinating mitigation plans. Support proposal transition, contract kickoff, and production readiness activities, as applicable. Assist with the implementation of program management process improvements and operational initiatives. Maintain program documentation, schedules, risk registers, and action item trackers. Contribute to continuous improvement of program management processes, reporting, and execution methodologies. Support compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.