Program Manager

Job Title: Program ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead our space hardware delivery programs. In this role, you will manage program financial budgets and resource needs, acting as the primary customer interface. You will be responsible for creating and managing daily, weekly, and monthly milestones while assisting our Program Management Office in developing and improving program management systems. Your role will involve driving business development and program growth, maintaining positive margins, and working with multidisciplinary teams and leaders to ensure successful execution of state-of-the-art projects from beginning to end.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs revolving around the delivery of space hardware.

• Manage program financial budgets and resource needs throughout the program period of performance.

• Act as primary customer interface.

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly milestones.

• Assist Program Management Office in developing and improving program management systems.

• Drive business development/program growth and maintain positive margins.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams and leaders to enable successful execution of state-of-the-art projects from beginning to end.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of project/program management experience with full ownership of budget, schedule, deliverables, priorities, and customer commitments.

• Strong financial/program controls experience.

• Experience managing multiple hardware/product programs.

• Proficiency in project management tools such as EAC, PMR, EVM, Deltek, and Microsoft Project.

• PMP or CAPM certification preferred.

• Experience in aerospace or similar industries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical or engineering-related field, or equivalent.

• Experience working with aerospace engineering, space engineering, manufacturing, and software efforts.

• Experience working with customers on product delivery throughout the production lifecycle.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

• Certification in project management from PMI or similar organization (CAPM, DASM, CSM, etc.).

• Experience working in/with matrixed, remote, and distributed teams.

• Proficient with Microsoft software suite, including Project and SharePoint.

• Familiarity with ERP operating systems (Deltek).

• Proven track record of leading a project team and effectively managing competing priorities.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite and offers the opportunity to work on space flight hardware, including star trackers, cameras, sensors, and related spacecraft components. The site is experiencing growth, with current revenues of $14M-$15M, expected to approach $20M next year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Marlborough, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k medical dental vision

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Marlborough, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Marlborough,MA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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