CesiumAstro
Director, Program Management
Huntsville, AL · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor’s: 11–15 years; master’s: 9–12 years; PhD: 7–10 years of related experience. Also requires 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; master’s degree or PhD accepted as stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Leads strategic program portfolios for CesiumAstro’s Skylark product line, overseeing customer commitments, program execution, teams, and operational improvement.
What you'll do
- Set portfolio priorities, governance, execution strategies, and performance objectives; monitor results and drive corrective actions.
- Act as executive interface for strategic customers and coordinate cross-functional program delivery and growth opportunities.
- Lead and develop program management staff, allocate resources, and improve program management processes and standards.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 11–15 years of related experience, master’s degree with 9–12 years, or PhD with 7–10 years.
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience leading program management organizations, strategic programs, or cross-functional teams.
- Comprehensive program and portfolio management knowledge, with expertise in lifecycle, financial, contract, risk, organizational, and strategic planning.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with ERP, program/project management, and business intelligence/reporting tools.
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Oracle, SAP
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