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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