Executive VP, Programs & Growth – Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 232,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Vice President of Programs to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for a portfolio of aerospace and defense programs, with full P&L responsibility, and oversight from inception through delivery.

You will drive program management excellence, foster innovation, build executive relationships, and ensure alignment with DoD and customer requirements in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• Typically 20+ years of relevant experience; 15+ years demonstrated program management experience; 15+ years in a supervisory or management capacity; 15+ years direct work experience in engineering or program management of aerospace/defense programs
• Strong program management execution skills, results driven, and ability to hold team accountable for end results, setting milestones
• Proven track record of successful leadership and delivery of performance results in complex program execution
• Proven relationships with growth results with prior DoD customers and mission sets
• Must possess strong human relations skills to select, develop, coach, mentor, discipline and reward employees

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for aerospace and defense programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Oversee the financial performance of programs, including full P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Guide the overall execution of programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and partners.
• Build Executive relationships and regular program rhythms to increase revenue within the existing contract base while protecting performance and compliance.
• Lead major program development efforts from initial concept through execution and delivery.
• Drive transformation and growth initiatives, maintaining a focus on execution and operational excellence.
• Communicate and convey a clear vision for the organization to align all team members with strategic objectives.
• Drive multi-year growth by setting portfolio objectives and guiding market, account and campaign plans

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Aerospace/defense programs

Cross-functional leadership

Customer relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Vice President of Programs to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for a portfolio of aerospace and defense programs, with full P&L responsibility, and oversight from inception through delivery.

You will drive program management excellence, foster innovation, build executive relationships, and ensure alignment with DoD and customer requirements in a rapidly evolving environment.