Program Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Hagerstown, MD

1d • $136,965 - $188,327 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager II oversees the integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems, ensuring successful customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution. The role manages programs with budgets of $20 million or more, supervises project staff, addresses high-risk cost and schedule considerations, and leads proposal activities from initial customer interaction through contract award.

The position is within SNC's Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which provides command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. MST supports platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

The Program Manager II coordinates program resources and stakeholders, monitors performance, manages risks and issues, and supports the Program Director and Business Operations. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent role. Work may be in an office or hybrid environment, with occasional travel to support project needs and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
• At least 8 years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• At least 3 years leading medium-scale projects spanning 1–2 years and teams of 5 or more cross-functional members.
• In the absence of a degree, at least 12 years of related experience is required.
• A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience evaluating requests for proposals and/or quotes, and preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience managing a complex project or larger program.
• Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and program management disciplines.
• Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, including program integration management.
• Ability to coordinate tasks, develop resources, and identify stakeholders.
• Ability to manage lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities and requests, and evaluate available resources.
• Ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.
• 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, foster innovative thinking and collaboration, challenge the status quo, and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility security clearance.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance-dependent position.

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 substitute for one year of required project/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.
• Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management.
• Understanding of application tools and data architectures.
• Ability to reinforce the usage and application of corporate project management tools.
• Ability to participate in project management process and tool improvement initiatives for the Business Area.
• Ability to keep program management informed of function and process changes within project controls.
• Ability to enhance program management expertise among staff.
• Ability to establish and refine templates, tools, and guidelines for program documentation and execution.
• Experience ensuring compliance with approved corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total Program Integration Management for multiple complex projects and major systems, focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical planning.
• Track and report on project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
• Supervise program and project staff to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead proposal tasks from first customer interaction, including defining requirements, creating basis of estimates, negotiating, and securing contract awards.
• 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.
• Manage program risks by identifying, mitigating, tracking, and managing them.
• Conduct routine meetings and interface on project/program status.
• Develop proposals, conduct research and fact-finding, coordinate audits, and negotiate with project/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.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based upon performance, commensurate with the level of the position.
• Medical plans.
• Dental plans.
• Vision plans.
• 401(k) with 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