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CesiumAstro - Senior Program Manager
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Senior Program Manager

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£43,769 - £62,781 / year
£3,647 - £5,232 / mo Apply Now →
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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 allow...

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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 Senior Program Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you. 
 
In this position, you will be responsible for program performance and day-to-day execution for a large customer subsystem or a small to medium sized payload, including concept development, implementation, production, modification, integration and test, and delivery. You will be the single point of contact for customer interactions including program management reviews, customer bi-weekly reviews, and major program reviews.  This position is expected to be able to manage multiple customers.
 
This position works collaboratively with all functional organizations at CesiumAstro to ensure the success of the program using risk -bsaed decision making in guiding decisions to meet program objectives. A successful candidate understands how to effectively use program and engineering metrics to make data driven decisions. You will serve as the primary program leader for all activities, with responsibilities for cost, schedule, and adherence to technical performance requirements.
 
The Senior Program Manager will establish program management baselines (integrated master plans and resource loaded schedules) to task the team, measures program performance, and monitors progress to generate latest revised estimates and estimates to completion. The Senior Program Manager will provide these inputs to customers, CesiumAstro leadership, and internal finance teams for revenue recognition.
 
This position will assist the Director of Programs in improving standard processes, and implementing best practices for consistency across the Space Payloads portfolio of programs. As a senior member of the program team, you may help in hiring and mentorship of program engineers.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 12-15 years of Program Management or Subcontract Management Experience.
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc.) from an accredited university or institution.
  • Experience in the aerospace industry as a system or design engineer.
  • Develop and coordinate program requirements across product lines and with multiple subcontractors
  • Familiarity with RF, communication, or satellite systems.
  • Experience managing cross functional and decentralized teams.
  • Relevant CAM, risk management, EVMS, and risk based assessment experience.
  • Experience developing work break down structures, integrated master plans, and integrated master schedules.
  • Experience managing programs with dynamic and multi-project interdependencies.
  • Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs.
  • Experience in NRE development programs.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with government/military customers.

  • PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Experience working with proliferated architectures
  • Experience in DoD Acquisition Process.
  • Program Manager Professional (PMP) Certified.
  • CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

    Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.

    Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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    Gross Annual Package £43,769 - £62,781
    Est. Income Tax Band 20% - 40% Progressive Bracket
    Statutory Insurance / FICA 8% Class 1 National Insurance (NI)
    Estimated Monthly Net £2,918 - £3,715 / mo
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    Monthly Utilities
    £140 - £210
    Cost Index
    112.5
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