Senior Program Lead / Manager – Satellite Communication Systems Ref# V-35501

  • Bethesda, United States
  • $200000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-35501

Senior Program Lead / Manager – Satellite Communication Systems

Holt Executive are actively partnered with one of the largest and most innovative Satellite / Space companies globally to support a crucial Senior Program Lead / Manager – Satellite Communication Systems expert.

The Senior Program Lead/ Manager – Satellite Communication Systems will join the development team responsible for working with outside technology vendors providing solutions for their partners missions. The position will report directly to the Senior Director of Program Management. This position requires a strong program manager with proven experience in the development of Satellite hardware & software products.

Main Responsibilities for the Senior Program Lead / Manager – Satellite Communication Systems:

  • Manage third-party type approval programs including aviation and government integrators and report on their progress. 
  • Responsible for the planning and execution of multiple vendor programs by managing the scope (contract, statement-of-work, work-breakdown-structure, monthly executive reporting) requirements, schedule, milestones, risks, opportunities and budget. 
  • Ensure external vendor development is tracked correctly, reported and risks and challenges identified.
  • Work with our partners engineering, legal and contracts teams to support preparation of partnership, development and supply agreements with selected vendors including system integration services and support.
  • Develop required documentation for proper management and execution of programs in collaboration with technical experts in the engineering team, including dashboards.

Key Experience required for the Senior Program Lead / Manager – Satellite Communication Systems:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline with an emphasis in communication systems or satellite equipment.
  • Minimum 6 years experience in program management in a STEM field with a minimum of 3 years in the satcom sector.
  • Type approval experience is mandatory.
  • Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
  • Significant experience managing multiple concurrent and interdependent projects. 
  • Strong working knowledge of project management tools including Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools (ie. Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, as well as Jira) 
  • General knowledge of modem, RF, electronics and antenna technologies; previous experience with government terminal integrators is a plus. 

If your skills and experience match this Senior Program Lead / Manager – Satellite Communication Systems opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!


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