Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lanteris Space is an aerospace company developing spacecraft and supporting complex NASA development programs. The Senior Manager, Program Management will lead cost-plus contract execution, financial performance, risk management, contractual compliance, customer relationships, and cross-functional program delivery. The role will also support contract modifications, reporting, audits, and future strategic program opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of cost-plus contract work 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 STEM discipline. A master's degree may count as two years of experience. An additional four years of experience may be substituted for a degree
- 10 years of experience including program management of large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs
- Experience managing Cost-Plus government contracts (CPFF, CPAF, CPIF) 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
- Experience building trusted customer relationships with U.S. Government agencies
- 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
- Experience 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 for eligible employees
- Health and welfare insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) for 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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