Sierra Nevada Corporation

Program Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
  • 3+ years leading medium scale projects with teams of 5+ cross functional members.
  • Experience with evaluating proposals and preparing submissions.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of program lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee program cost, schedule, technical, and risk management.
  • Act as primary contact for Customer engagements and meetings.
  • Prioritize responsiveness to customer inquiries and actions.
  • Ensure compliance with Government contractual requirements during execution.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across various facilities to resource programs effectively.
  • Analyze program metrics to identify issues and formulate mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with business development to maintain product line strategic planning.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Three weeks of paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Annual incentive pay based on performance.
Full Job Description
As a Program Manager II at SNC, you will oversee the integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems, ensuring successful customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution. Managing programs with budgets of $20M or more, you will supervise project staff, handle high-risk cost and schedule considerations, and lead proposal tasks from initial customer interaction through contract award.

Responsibilities:
  • As the Program Manager you will be responsible for program cost, schedule, technical, and risk
  • You will represent SNC at Customer meetings and be the primary point of contact for the Customer
  • Customer focus is paramount and your responsiveness to customer actions and inquires will take the highest priority
  • A solid foundation in Government contractual requirements related to program execution, cost, requirements, and schedule is required. You will be required to collaborate with the SNC contracts and Government contracts representatives
  • You will manage cross functional teams,located at various facilities, and ensure the program is adequately resourced to ensure program success
  • You will analyze program metrics and indicators to identify issues and formulate mitigation strategies. Program status inclusive of cost, schedule, technical, and risk will be brief at the Executive levels.
  • You will work with Business Development and Chief
  • Engineer to develop and maintain the Product Line strategic road map.
  • You will be responsible in the growth the Product Line and Business Unit business base
  • You will ensure the program and team are compliant to SNC policies and procedures


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
  • 3+ years leading medium scale projects; scope spanning 1-2 years, while leading teams made up of 5+ cross functional team members.
  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
  • Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
  • Experience with managing a complex project or larger program.
  • Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
  • Requires ability to execute coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management.
  • Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc.
  • Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.
  • Requires ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.
  • Proficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
  • Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (will not be considered in lieu of required experience.)
  • Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field
  • Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
  • Managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and or spiral development models.
  • Managing projects requiring Earned Value Management.
  • Understanding with application tools and data architectures.
  • Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.
  • Ability to participate in program management (PM) process & tool improvement initiatives for the Business Area.
  • Ability to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls.
  • Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff.
  • Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution.
  • Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.


Essential Functions:
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Occasional travel may be required to support project needs and team collaboration.


This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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