Program Manager I

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

6d•$128,084 - $176,116•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager I is responsible for leading a program and has overall responsibility and authority for that program/contract's cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role involves comprehensive program planning, execution, and resource management to ensure successful program outcomes. They will have a proven record of successful program management execution, in-depth knowledge across all facets of program management, and proficiency in financial and performance metrics analysis. The Program Manager I will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives and develop and initiate Learning & Development programs. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, stay updated with the latest industry trends, and contribute to the continuous improvement of program management processes. In this role, you will lead a program and have overall responsibility and authority for its cost, schedule, and technical performance, while being accountable for a program, Integrated Product Team (IPT), or portfolio of programs valued at less than $50M. You will manage and integrate multiple project outputs, handle program-level risks and issues, and ensure budget, schedule, and execution remain within contractual requirements. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring performance, and implementing corrective actions as needed to meet objectives. You will leverage program management training in EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS, as well as advanced project management methodologies and tools, to ensure program success. Additionally, you will analyze financial and performance metrics to drive decisions and improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, finance, supply chain, and operations, and communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and team members. You will prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations, ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements, and foster strong relationships with external customers and stakeholders. Furthermore, you will develop and initiate Learning & Development programs to enhance team capabilities, apply problem-solving skills to address challenges, and lead a single program, an IPT, or a portfolio of programs. Development Program Managers should have a strong technical background or engineering degree, while Sustaining Program Managers require technical acumen but may not need an engineering degree. This role involves external customer-facing, end-to-end responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
Typically 5+ years of related experience.
Proven record of successful program management execution.
Certifications: PMP or equivalent certification completed or in progress.
In-depth knowledge of EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS.
In-depth understanding of program management lifecycle and resourcing.
Proficient in financial and performance metrics analysis.
Competence in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Proficiency in using project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana.
Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and systems engineering processes.
Experience with contract management and negotiation.
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
Strong technical writing skills for creating detailed project documentation and reports.
Understanding of supply chain management and logistics as they pertain to program execution.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Lead a program and have overall responsibility and authority for its cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Manage and integrate multiple project outputs.
Handle program-level risks and issues.
Ensure budget, schedule, and execution remain within contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets.
Monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed to meet objectives.
Leverage program management training in EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS, as well as advanced project management methodologies and tools.
Analyze financial and performance metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, finance, supply chain, and operations.
Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and team members.
Prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations.
Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
Foster strong relationships with external customers and stakeholders.
Develop and initiate Learning & Development programs to enhance team capabilities.
Apply problem-solving skills to address challenges.
Lead a single program, an IPT, or a portfolio of programs.