[Remote] Sr. Manager, Program Management - Civil Programs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lanteris Space is a space systems company developing spacecraft programs for government and commercial customers. The Senior Manager, Program Management will lead spacecraft program execution from design through on-orbit delivery while managing technical, financial, contractual, risk, and customer requirements. The role will also lead cross-functional teams, oversee government contracting activities, and support strategic business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of spacecraft program ensuring achievement of technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives
• Drive program performance through disciplined risk management and issue resolution
• Provide leadership across matrixed, cross-functional teams including Engineering, Factory Operations, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Development to meet customer requirements within baseline budget
• Manage program technical baseline and Contractual requirements ensuring contractual obligations are satisfied
• Create & manage program risk management plan that is executable by factory. Risk management plan includes technical, cost, and schedule risks with mitigation plans & assigned leaders to execute plans
• Exhibit professionalism and leadership as the primary focal point to the customer representatives
• Ensure integrity, responsiveness, and ethical business practices exist in all dealings with the Customer
• Own the financial performance of the assigned program, including revenue forecasting, funding management, Estimates at Completion (EACs), resource planning, and program profitability
• Partner with Finance to develop annual operating plans, staffing strategies, financial forecasts, and mitigation plans for cost and schedule risks
• Monitor program performance metrics and provide executive leadership with timely assessments of financial health, execution status, and business risks
• Balance customer objectives with sound business practices to maximize long-term program value
• Ensure program execution complies with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), contractual requirements, and company policies
• Oversee preparation and submission of required contractual reports, financial reporting, program deliverables, and executive communications
• Lead contract modifications, award fee activities, audits, corrective actions, and contract closeout efforts
• Partner with Contracts, Legal, and Finance to effectively manage contractual obligations and business risk

Skills

• * Must be a U.S. citizen
• * Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline. A master's degree may count as 2 years of experience
• * Minimum 10 years of experience including program management of large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs
• * Experience in program management with responsibility for technical, financial, and contractual performance
• * Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and government contracting practices
• * Experience managing program financials, including forecasting, funding management, Estimates at Completion (EACs), staffing, and resource planning
• * Ability to build trusted customer relationships
• * Ability to travel in support of customer, supplier, production, or business development meetings (approximately 10-15% travel)
• * Master's degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent
• * Knowledge of commercial space architectures, missions, systems, requirements, and acquisition methods required and be able to strategize unique solutions
• * Demonstrated experience successfully leading and delivering software development projects
• * Experience with USG proposal development (i.e., color reviews), program execution, and contract change implementation
• * Experience scoping, winning, and profitably leading USG or commercial programs
• * Complex risk management experience with demonstrate results
• * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees
• This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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