Program Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager I oversees multiple projects supporting SNC business objectives, with responsibility for customer relationships, cost management, 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 also includes business resource planning, risk and opportunity management, stakeholder coordination, proposal development, and support for the Program Director and Business Operations in the IAS business area. IAS provides ISR and aviation systems integration and related C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, test, certification, ground and flight training, and logistics support. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or qualifying substitute experience, at least six years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry, and experience leading cross-functional teams. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required. The work may be performed in an office or hybrid environment, with occasional travel to support project needs and team collaboration. The estimated starting salary range is $131,010 to $180,138.75, with annual incentive pay based on performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for education. Without a degree, at least nine years of related experience is required.
At least six years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least one year of experience leading teams of three or more cross-functional members.
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.
Demonstrated financial acumen to make fiscally sound and responsible decisions.
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 priorities or 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 innovation and collaboration, 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 for this position.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; it is not considered a substitute for required experience.
Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; it may substitute for one year of required project or program management experience.
Understanding of 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 corporate entities.
Formulate and lead teams 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 so initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
Support the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling their responsibilities for the Business Area.