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EOPTIC, Inc. · 1 day ago

Director of Space Programs

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Eoptic, Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and optical systems, delivering multispectral and digital solutions for defense, industrial, and commercial applications. They are seeking a Director of Space Programs to oversee all phases of space-related programs and projects, ensuring cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction while driving technical and business leadership with various partners.

Appliances Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple space programs, managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk using core program management principles

Oversee all phases of programs, including proposal development, statements of work, specifications, schedules, and financial terms and conditions

Control the timely start and completion of program tasks to ensure fulfillment of technical, cost, and schedule objectives

Conduct regular program reviews, evaluating current and projected performance against approved plans, including the use of Earned Value Management where applicable

Implement proactive risk and issue management processes, ensuring regular identification, mitigation planning, action tracking, and closure

Define, prioritize, and implement space program strategies aligned with executive leadership direction, space business goals, and corporate objectives

Lead space program capture and execution planning, including strategic business forecasts and value stream mapping (near- and mid-term)

Establish an objective roadmap for growing new business opportunities from existing programs and strengthening product-market fit across the space portfolio

Unify competing organizational demands to ensure a coherent space investment strategy and development roadmap across evolving product and business lifecycles

Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned space programs, representing Eoptic from contract award through full execution

Develop and implement effective customer communication plans to represent the Voice of the Customer, manage expectations, and drive high customer satisfaction

Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and suppliers

Represent Eoptic externally at industry events, trade shows, customer meetings, and partner engagements

Coordinate program activities across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and other support functions to ensure effective resource utilization

Provide strategic oversight of subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives and delivery commitments

Be embedded with program teams to provide guidance, enable timely business decisions, and maximize execution effectiveness

Forecast financial performance and support profitability objectives across the space portfolio

Qualification

Program ManagementSpace Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementTechnical Project ManagementProposal DevelopmentCustomer EngagementRisk ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering, Science, or Business)

10+ years of experience in technical project or program management, preferably within space-related or advanced technology programs

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs from capture through execution

Experience leading proposal teams, supporting contract negotiations, and managing program business plans

Experience with Earned Value Management or similar performance management frameworks

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws. Candidates must be a U.S. Person under U.S. export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred

Active security clearance

Strong knowledge of space program management standards, practices, and operating procedures

Experience managing $1M+ space-related development or production programs

Demonstrated ability to apply disciplined, standards-based program management practices to complex, cross-functional initiatives

Company

EOPTIC, Inc.

Eoptic, Inc, is a systems integrator that specializes in rapid prototyping of custom Imaging instrumentation, and integration with cloud-based, purpose-built software solutions.

Founded in 2020

Rochester, New York, USA

11-50 employees