Program Manager

Overview

Program Manager

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CERTIFICATION: PMP

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to be a key leader in our Space missions growth and execution strategy.

We are seeking a growth-focused, entrepreneurial lead to manage and grow (with P&L accountability) a significant NASA contract. This key leadership position demands a results-driven professional with deep knowledge of NASA and KSC operations and a strong background in both program execution and growth development. The ideal candidate should excel in navigating federal systems, fostering stakeholder relationships, and steering teams towards achieving ambitious goals. A unique opportunity for those passionate about leading impactful NASA contracts from transition through execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of industry-related experience
• Active Secret security clearance
• 15+ years working with NASA customers with both delivery and/or business growth responsibilities
• Current active professional relationships with both NASA clients and partner firms supporting NASA
• Demonstrated experience managing NASA contracts with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience working with NASA contracts at Kennedy Space Center.
• Demonstrated knowledge in executing disciplined business development processes from new business opportunity identification to capture through proposal.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's degree in a technical, management, or related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
• Experience with a broad range of NASA/DOD requirements and acquisition organizations.
• Experience leading an organization, including translating overall enterprise goals into an executable strategy
• Entrepreneurial team player who delivers results
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports, peers and a broad range of external stakeholders
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills when delivering to broad range of audiences, including government officials
• Demonstrated success leading winning pursuits of federal professional services contracts
• Experience as a service leader and passion for leading teams
• Strong networking and relationship development skills
• Comfortable operating in a growing environment and leading teams through change
• Understanding of government contracting, including services contracts
• Knowledge using the Shipley business acquisition model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• P&L Ownership: Has full P&L ownership of contract. Sets annual budget and financial goals (in coordination with Mission Segment EVP ), to include revenue, profit, growth, and cash flow
• Delivery: Responsible and accountable for the successful delivery of Astrion's services to our customers. As the Program Manager , ensures successful contract execution for the programs in the portfolio, meeting or exceeding all cost, schedule and performance objectives. Proactively identifies and manages risk and opportunities.
• Leadership: Leads the KSC team to successful program execution and growth in addition to providing overall Astrion enterprise leadership. Responsible for people management, including performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Strategy: In concert with the Space Business Development Executives, implements and communicates the strategic direction of the Civil Space portfolio.
• Client Management: Builds and maintains key client relationships to support growth, delivery excellence, and problem resolution.
• Growth: Builds and executes growth plan and support new business pipeline that includes both on-contract growth (expanding current program) and new contract pursuits, in coordination with the Business Development Executive.
• Partner Management: Builds and maintains a set of partner relationships to enhance Astrion's ability to pursue and deliver professional services to NASA customer base.
• Market Analysis: Maintains an in depth understanding of the mission, operating environment, business and technology trends, and acquisition landscape.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Implementation of best practice Program Management principles to achieve substantial continuous process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance. Work with the Chief Innovation Office to identify and implement innovations.

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