Hi K***h, I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your leadership of cross-functional teams at H***t,especially your work on strategic defense and space programs using lean methodologies and risk management. We’re partnering with S***s on a Senior Program Manager, Space Systems Integration opening. It seems like a strong fit for your background. Would you be interested in learning more about this opportunity? Best regards, J***e

Hi K***h, Great to hear you’re interested. Here’s a bit more on the Senior Program Manager, Space Systems Integration role at S***s: Key Responsibilities 1. Lead end-to-end delivery of advanced space systems, managing scope, cost and schedule through IPDS Phases A,D using lean and risk-mitigation practices. 2. Drive stakeholder engagement with DoD, NASA and commercial partners,ensuring technical alignment, export compliance and contract performance. 3. Implement continuous improvement in manufacturing execution and quality processes using root-cause analysis and lean tools. 4. Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering career growth and a collaborative culture. Team Structure • You’ll report to the Director of Program Management. • Your Integrated Program Team includes systems engineers, manufacturing leads, quality engineers, supply-chain specialists and test managers. • You’ll also partner closely with business development, contracts and our export-compliance office. Location & Work Model • Based at S***s’s headquarters in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, FL. • Hybrid schedule (typically 3 days on-site, 2 days remote) to balance collaboration with flexibility. Let me know if you’d like the full job spec or to set up a time to dive deeper. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi K***h, Thanks for sharing more about your goals,this role sounds like a great match for what you’re seeking. Here’s how the Senior Program Manager, Space Systems Integration position at S***s aligns with your aspirations: 1. Full IPDS A,D Ownership • You’ll lead programs through Phases A,D, from concept studies and risk mitigation all the way through manufacturing, test, and delivery. • This goes beyond a defense-only scope,your team will engage with DoD, NASA and commercial partners to shape requirements and drive technical alignment. 2. Lean & Root-Cause Improvements • You’ll implement continuous‐improvement initiatives in manufacturing execution and quality processes, using tools like value-stream mapping and formal root-cause analysis to break through program‐level barriers. • You’ll partner with our operations and quality teams to ensure processes scale efficiently as programs mature. 3. Cross-Functional Team Leadership • You’ll mentor an Integrated Program Team of systems engineers, manufacturing leads, quality engineers, supply-chain specialists and test managers. • Direct stakeholder engagement,including our export-compliance office and business development,to keep everyone aligned on cost, schedule and compliance. 4. Growth & Resources • S***s is a 500-employee, mid-sized aerospace firm that combines agility with deep technical expertise. • We offer robust training in agile/lean methods, leadership development, and clear paths to senior leadership or Director roles. • Competitive base salary, performance-based bonus and equity grants help you share in our success. Does this overview address what you’re looking for? Let me know if you’d like to dive deeper into any aspect or see the full job spec. I’m happy to arrange a time to talk more. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi K***h, Great questions,here’s some more color: 1. Program Scope & Customer Mix • Our current portfolio is roughly split between DoD-led strategic payloads (about half), NASA science and technology missions (around one-third) and a handful of commercial small-sat and rideshare efforts. • Projects span early-stage concept studies and mission definition in Phase A all the way through production, test and delivery in Phase D. 2. IPT Size & Composition • Core team is typically 8,12 direct contributors: , 2,3 Systems Engineers (requirements, architecture, interfaces) , 2 Manufacturing Leads (process development, floor-planning) , 1,2 Quality Engineers (root-cause analysis, MRBs) , 1,2 Supply-Chain Specialists (sourcing, supplier performance) , 1,2 Test & Integration Managers • You’ll also draw in extended support (avionics, propulsion, software SMEs) plus partner closely with Contracts, Business Development and Export Compliance. 3. Lean Scaling Challenges & Mitigations • Early-phase Kaizen events and value-stream mapping work well, but as you transition into Phases C/D we often hit barriers around cross-supplier alignment and data visibility. • To overcome this, S***s embeds lean coaches from Phase A, establishes a cross-phase CI steering committee and aligns metrics (lead time, first-pass yield) across design, manufacturing and test. • Regular “deep-dive” workshops with suppliers and IPT members keep momentum going and surface process gaps before they cascade. I’d be happy to dive deeper on any of these points or connect you with one of our current Program Managers for a firsthand perspective. When would be a good time for a quick 30-minute chat? Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi K***h, Great question. On a recent Phase C small-sat structural program, our CI steering committee brought together the composite panel supplier, the avionics harness vendor and our in-house integration team. By hosting a two-day alignment workshop, we standardized GD&T callouts, harmonized test-gate criteria and agreed on a unified PPAP process. As a result, first-pass yield climbed from ~85% to ~94% on the initial assembly run, and the end-to-end lead time from panel delivery to harness integration shrank from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. In general, we target: - First-pass yields of 90,95% entering Phase C and >95% for Phase D hand-offs - Lead times of 6,8 weeks from build to test gate in Phase C, tightening to 4,6 weeks in Phase D Happy to dive deeper in our discussion. Would Wednesday at 3:00 PM ET work for you? If not, I’m also available Thursday at 10:30 AM ET. Let me know which slot you prefer, and I’ll send over a calendar invite. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Great,Wednesday at 3:00 PM ET is all set and you should see the calendar invite in your inbox. To sustain and even build on those yield gains, our CI steering committee follows a structured cadence and ownership model: 1. Meeting Cadence • Monthly steering-committee sessions chaired by our Lean Coaches to review progress and unblock issues. • Weekly KPI huddles (15,30 minutes) with process owners to ensure we’re on track between the larger meetings. • Quarterly deep-dive workshops that mirror the original alignment event, surfacing new gaps and reinforcing best practices. 2. Metrics Tracking • A shared dashboard tracks first-pass yield, lead time and key quality metrics in real time. • Targets are set (e.g., ≥90% yield entering Phase C, ≥95% in Phase D; 6,8 week lead times in Phase C tightening to 4,6 weeks in Phase D). • Monthly scorecards drive transparency,any deviation triggers an action item in the next weekly huddle. 3. Ownership Model • Each IPT function (manufacturing, quality, test, supply) and major supplier appoints a CI Champion responsible for driving corrective actions. • Lean Coaches act as facilitators, ensuring issues escalate to the steering committee when cross-team coordination is needed. • Action items are tracked in our project-management tool, with clear owners, deadlines and status updates visible to all stakeholders. Looking forward to walking through this in more detail on Wednesday!