Manage the technical baseline and Contractual requirements of the program and ensure that it satisfies the contractual obligations
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
Manage core team personnel and assign program specific responsibilities to appropriate Subsystem organizations
Manage program reserves and work with the program business manager to balance risks and opportunities.
Perform program planning risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
Coordinate program management and customer decisions with appropriate Subsystem organizations
Conduct reviews, audits, trade studies, fact-findings, and establish corrective action plans and priorities to meet program objectives
Provide timely and thorough program information as appropriate to executive management
Minimum Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. A master’s degree can be counted as two years of experience
Minimum 10 years of experience including program management of large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs
Ability to travel in support of customer, supplier, or business development meetings (approximately 10-15% travel)
Strong leadership and communication skills with sound financial/business acumen
Able and willing to be present in the local program office facilities in Palo Alto, CA, on a daily basis
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent
Current/active TS/SCI clearance
Satellite program expertise
Experience with USG proposal development (i.e., color reviews) and program execution
Knowledge of commercial space architectures, missions, systems, requirements, and acquisition methods required and be able to strategize unique solutions.
Experience leading (dotted line) a matrixed team of engineering professionals in solving challenging problems and working on complex systems 

 In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. 

● The base pay for this position within California is: $163,000.00 - $271,000.00 annually.

 For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process. Additionally, 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. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
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To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page. 

 Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
