Program Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Plano, TX

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager I oversees multiple projects supporting SNC business objectives, managing customer relationships, cost, scheduling, and technical execution. The role manages programs with budgets up to $20 million, supervises program and project staff, and serves as the primary customer point of contact. It includes business resource planning, risk and opportunity management, stakeholder coordination, and supporting the Program Director and Business Operations. The position is within the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which provides command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions for Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Work may be in an office or hybrid environment, and occasional travel may be needed for project support and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• At least 6 years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• At least 1 year of experience leading teams of 3 or more cross-functional members.
• Without a degree, at least 9 years of related experience is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience evaluating requests for proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience with contract negotiations and contract types.
• Experience managing multiple projects and/or a small program.
• Experience serving as the primary customer focal point.
• Financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, including integration management, task coordination, resource development, and stakeholder identification.
• Ability to manage lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing requests, and evaluate available resources.
• Leadership skills including change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire a team, encourage innovative thinking and collaboration, pursue success, challenge the status quo, and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and program management disciplines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment, use a computer and standard office equipment frequently, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; it does not substitute for required experience.
• Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; may substitute for one year of required project or program management experience.
• Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Experience managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile, and/or spiral development models.
• Familiarity with projects requiring Earned Value Management.
• Understanding of application tools and data architectures.
• Ability to reinforce use and application of Corporate project management tools.
• Experience ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage programmatic aspects of multiple assigned projects, focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical planning.
• Track and report project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
• Supervise program and project staff to support successful project outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Participate in business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities.
• Formulate and lead a team to fulfill program requirements.
• Identify, track, and resolve program issues and problems.
• Identify, mitigate, track, and manage program risks and opportunities.
• Interface on project and program status and develop proposals.
• Conduct research and fact-finding for project and program needs.
• Coordinate audits and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Support the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling their responsibilities for the Business Area.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance and commensurate with position level.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level