Project Manager I - Production Control Account Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity for a results-driven, team-oriented leader to manage projects from design through release and program closeout, ensuring successful delivery to customers. The role involves developing project plans, schedules, and budgets, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters. This position typically manages simpler projects and serves as an introduction to people management. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
Demonstrated experience in managing a project.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Manufacturing or Production processes. For example: basic understanding of supply chain, material management, quality engineering, and design integration
Familiarity with production across various phases of the product development life-cycle. For example: prototyping through mass production OR first article development through low-rate initial production (LRIP) and full-rate production (FRP)
Familiarity with associated engineering roles for production, such as manufacturing engineering and liaison engineering
Familiarity with estimates/budgets and managing projects to budgets
Experience supporting high-performing teams
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
Experience with risk management planning, documentation, and mitigation
Familiarity with government contracting and regulations
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Experience creating resource plans and with basis of estimate development
Lean Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Manage projects from design to release, including project initiation, execution, delivery, and closeout.
Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Identify necessary resources for projects and coordinate their allocation.
Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.
Manage simple projects such as studies, small task orders, Internal Research and Development, Level of Effort, services only, spares, or projects with minimal deliverables.
Serve as a Control Account Manager on larger programs as needed.
Track project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators.
Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
Adapt to changes and remain flexible to ensure project success.