Hybrid Senior Project Manager, Defense & ISR Programs

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC); Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Annual incentive pay

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) seeks a Sr Project Manager to lead high-risk, high-complexity defense programs from design through to release and closeout. You will develop project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring all requirements are met and coordinating with internal and external teams.

You will oversee resources, risk, and performance metrics, maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and customers to achieve on-time, on-budget results in a hybrid office/remote setting.

Qualifications

• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience managing project scope and preventing scope creep.
• Experience with resource planning and management during project execution.
• Experience with risk management planning and documentation.
• Knowledge of Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 & CMMI process standards.
• Familiarity with government contracting and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk, high-complexity projects with multiple deliverables from initiation to closeout.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and allocate necessary resources for project success.
• Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.
• Oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, including proposal development, planning, scope, design, execution, delivery, and closeout.
• Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators.
• Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
• Ensure agility and flexibility in project management to accommodate frequent changes.
• Manage direct reports or coordinate with a larger support staff to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Kaizen & Lean

Government contracting

Education

PMP Certification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

CMMI

Project management software

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) seeks a Sr Project Manager to lead high-risk, high-complexity defense programs from design through to release and closeout. You will develop project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring all requirements are met and coordinating with internal and external teams.

You will oversee resources, risk, and performance metrics, maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and customers to achieve on-time, on-budget results in a hybrid office/remote setting.