Program Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Program Manager I oversees multiple projects in SNC’s Mission Solutions and Technologies business area, supporting business objectives and ensuring successful customer relationships, cost management, scheduling, and technical execution. The role manages programs with budgets up to $20 million, supervises project staff, and serves as the primary customer point of contact. It also covers business resource planning, risk and opportunity management, and coordination with stakeholders to meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints. The Mission Solutions and Technologies business area provides command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. Its work spans platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Work may take place in an office or hybrid environment, and occasional travel may be required. SNC states that it offers annual performance-based incentive pay and a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement, with at least 9 years of related experience required in the absence of a degree.
At least 6 years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
At least 1 year of experience leading teams with 3 or more cross-functional team members.
Experience evaluating requests for proposals and/or quotes and preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
Experience with contract negotiations and understanding the differences among contract types.
Experience managing multiple projects and/or a small program.
Experience serving as the primary focal point for a customer.
Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, including program integration management, task coordination, resource development, and stakeholder identification.
Ability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing requests, and evaluate available resources.
Leadership abilities 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, drive for 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.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; it will not be considered in lieu of required experience.
Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; it may be considered in lieu of 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 the 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 in coordination with other 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 project and program 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.