Program Manager II

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Program Manager II is responsible for leading the material program management for all subcontractor efforts and has overall responsibility and authority for their cost, schedule, and technical performance on the program. This role involves comprehensive program planning, execution, and resource management to ensure successful program outcomes. They will have a proven record of successful program management execution, in-depth knowledge across all facets of program management, and proficiency in Earned Value Management that drive financial and cost metrics. The Program Manager II will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, stay updated with the latest industry trends, and contribute to the drive continuous improvement on a dynamic, fast-paced development program that will be scaling up in production numbers on this franchise program. Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. In this role, you will lead material program management and assume overall responsibility and authority for the supplier’s cost, schedule, and technical performance, while being accountable to the Program Director. You will manage budgets, schedules, and execution to ensure alignment with contractual requirements, while developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets. By monitoring program performance, you will implement corrective actions as needed to meet objectives and leverage specific program management training in EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS for program success. You will also be expected to lead and or support proposal efforts that require subcontractor inputs to address the additional production quantities in the future. You will apply advanced project management methodologies and tools, analyze financial and performance metrics to drive decisions and improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, supply chain, and operations. Additionally, you will communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations, and ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements. Building strong relationships with external customers and stakeholders will be a priority. You will apply problem-solving skills to address challenges that occur elevating any risks to the program as well as technical or cost changes to the program’s ERB and CCB. Development Program Managers in this role should have a strong technical or program management background or an engineering degree. This role will have external, customer-facing, end-to-end responsibility, and will be responsible for leading management reviews, presentations to the customer, interface with financial, engineering and supplier management teams, and drive complex program strategies to ensure success.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field (or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience).
8+ years of related experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret(or above) U.S. Security Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Senior-level project management certifications preferred (e.g., PfMP).
Comprehensive knowledge of program management disciplines across various domains.
Ability to manage a program with limited oversight.
Capability to manage program budgets and meet specified schedules and technical objectives.
Demonstrated experience with significant program management responsibility.
In-depth knowledge across all facets of program planning, execution, and resource management.
Profound skills in leading management reviews and interfacing with financial teams.
Expert understanding of organizational KPI measurement and reporting.
Advanced analytical skills for interpreting complex data.
Ability to manage smaller programs or portions of larger programs.
Ability to mentor junior managers and lead complex program strategies.

Nice To Haves

An active Secret(or above) U.S. Security Clearance.
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Proficiency in using project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana.
Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and systems engineering processes.
Experience with contract management and negotiation.
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
Strong technical writing skills for creating detailed project documentation and reports.
Understanding of supply chain management and logistics as they pertain to program execution.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Lead material program management and assume overall responsibility and authority for the supplier’s cost, schedule, and technical performance, while being accountable to the Program Director.
Manage budgets, schedules, and execution to ensure alignment with contractual requirements, while developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets.
Monitor program performance, implement corrective actions as needed to meet objectives and leverage specific program management training in EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS for program success.
Lead and or support proposal efforts that require subcontractor inputs to address the additional production quantities in the future.
Apply advanced project management methodologies and tools, analyze financial and performance metrics to drive decisions and improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, supply chain, and operations.
Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations, and ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
Build strong relationships with external customers and stakeholders.
Apply problem-solving skills to address challenges that occur elevating any risks to the program as well as technical or cost changes to the program’s ERB and CCB.