Program Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

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About The Position

The Program Manager II at SNC 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, handles high-risk cost and schedule considerations, and leads proposal tasks from initial customer interaction through contract award. The position supports SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for education, with at least 12 years of related experience required in the absence of a degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
At least 8 years of progressive project or program management experience in Commercial Aviation or the Aerospace and Defense industry.
At least 3 years leading medium-scale projects with a 1–2 year scope and teams of 5 or more cross-functional members.
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 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 through program integration management.
Ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.
Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire teams, encourage innovative thinking and collaboration, drive results, challenge the status quo, and adapt to dynamic situations.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; this does not substitute for required experience.
Experience with commercial flight operations.
Experience with Organizational Change Management.
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).
Understanding of application tools and data architectures.
Ability to reinforce the use and application of Corporate PM tools.

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 initial customer interaction, including defining requirements, creating bases 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.
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.