Program Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 124,771 - 171,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 150% match up to 6% of base salary

Life insurance

Three weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Program Manager I in Englewood, CO, to manage all program aspects of assigned projects. This role focuses on customer relationships, technical planning, and overall performance tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant project management experience, along with the ability to lead teams. Benefits include an estimated starting salary of $124,771.42 – $171,560.71, performance incentives, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of progressive experience in project or program management.
• One or more years of experience leading teams of three or more cross-functional members.
• Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all programmatic aspects of multiple assigned projects.
• Track and report on project status and performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Preferred)

Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field (Preferred)

Job description

ProgramManagerI – Responsibilities

• Manage all programmatic aspects of multiple assigned projects, 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for customers.
• 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.
• Manage program risks and opportunities by identifying, mitigating, and tracking them.
• Interface on project/program status and develop proposals.
• Conduct research and fact-finding for project/program needs.
• Coordinate audits and negotiate with project/program 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Six or more years of progressive experience in project or program management.
• One or more years of experience leading teams of three or more cross‑functional members.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the required educational qualifications; in the absence of a degree a minimum of nine years of related experience is required.
• Formal A&D industry experience with evaluation of RFPs, preparation, review, and submission of proposals and quotes, contract negotiations, managing multiple projects and serving as the primary focal point for a customer.
• Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure fiscally sound decisions.
• Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, including integration management, task coordination, resource development, and stakeholder identification.
• Capability to manage program‑lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities, and evaluate available resources.
• Leadership abilities inclusive of change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire a team, drive innovative thinking, encourage collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in program‑management disciplines.
• Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Experience managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile, or spiral development models.
• Familiarity with earned‑value management.
• Experience ensuring compliance with corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes.
• Knowledge of corporate project‑management tools and application data architectures.

Benefits

• Estimated starting salary range: $124,771.42 – $171,560.71.
• Annual incentive pay based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with 150% match up to 6% of base salary.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.

Legal Notice – Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.