Program Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

3d•$150,661 - $207,160•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager II oversees the integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems within SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area. The role is accountable for customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, technical planning and execution, and overall program performance. It manages programs with budgets of $20 million or more and supervises program and project staff, including teams working through high-risk cost and schedule considerations. The position leads proposal activities from initial customer interaction through contract award, including requirements definition, basis-of-estimate development, negotiation, and proposal submission. It also coordinates resources, manages program risks and issues, conducts status meetings, and supports the Program Director and Business Operations. The IAS business area integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support. The position may be performed in an office or hybrid environment. Occasional travel may be required to support project needs and team collaboration. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

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 spanning 1–2 years and teams of 5 or more cross-functional members.
If the candidate does not have 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 support fiscally sound and responsible decisions.
Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, 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 capability in 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, challenge the status quo, and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment and use a computer and standard office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; certification is not a substitute for required experience.
Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; 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 program 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 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 contract award, including defining requirements, creating bases of estimate, negotiating, and securing 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.
Identify, mitigate, track, and manage program risks.
Conduct routine meetings and communicate 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 their responsibilities for the Business Area.