Program Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

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 program and project staff, addresses high-risk cost and schedule considerations, and leads proposal activities from initial customer interaction through contract award. It supports SNC’s Mission Solutions and Technologies 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 across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The role also supports the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling Business Area responsibilities. Work may be performed in an office or hybrid environment, with occasional travel to support project needs and team collaboration. This position requires an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship. The estimated starting salary range is $150,661.49–$207,159.55, with annual incentive pay based on performance. SNC offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

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 8 years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
At least 3 years leading medium-scale projects with 1–2-year scopes and teams of 5 or more cross-functional members.
Without 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.
Experience 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 support fiscally sound and responsible decisions.
Ability to coordinate all program elements, including program integration management, task coordination, resource development, and stakeholder identification.
Ability to manage lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing requests, and evaluate available resources.
Ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.
Leadership ability in change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and conducting yearly reviews.
Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire teams, encourage innovation and collaboration, drive results, challenge the status quo, and adapt to changing situations.
Current/active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; it does not replace 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 use and application of corporate project management tools.
Ability to participate in Business Area project management process and tool improvement initiatives.
Ability to keep program management informed of function and process changes within project controls.
Ability to develop program management expertise among staff.
Ability to establish or 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 project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
Supervise program and project staff to support successful project outcomes.
Lead proposal tasks from initial customer interaction through requirements definition, basis-of-estimate development, negotiation, and contract award.
Participate in business resource planning and tracking in coordination 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.
Conduct routine meetings and communicate with stakeholders about project and program status.
Develop proposals; conduct research and fact-finding; coordinate audits; and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
Support the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling Business Area responsibilities.