Program Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a dynamic Program Manager II to lead the JADC2 portfolio, directing complex, high-visibility efforts across C2 capabilities and ISR/aviation systems. You will oversee cost, schedule, and risk, align with enterprise strategy, and drive IRAD projects to advance the company’s technical edge.

In this role you’ll guide cross-functional teams, manage customer relationships, develop proposals, and ensure on-time delivery of mission-critical capabilities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Finance, PM, Engineering).
• 6+ years of progressive project/program management experience in Aerospace & Defense.
• 1+ years leading cross-functional teams of 3+ members.
• Experience with evaluations of bids and proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and serving as primary customer focal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total Program Integration Management for multiple complex projects.
• Track status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
• Manage high-risk programs with budgets of $20M or greater.
• Lead proposal tasks from customer interaction through contract awards.
• Develop program plans, monitor risks, and ensure cost/schedule alignment.
• Provide data-driven performance metrics and EV management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and enterprise stakeholders.

Skills

Program integration management

Cost & schedule management

Risk management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Proposal development

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Program Manager II to lead and deliver complex, high-visibility efforts within our Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) portfolio. In this role, you will be at the forefront of advancing integrated C2 capabilities across battlespace domains and supporting projects that connect sensors, high-altitude platforms, and area defense systems into a unified operational architecture. This position offers the unique opportunity to help shape strategy in alignment with “Golden Dome for America” initiatives, influencing how future joint force operations are commanded and controlled. The selected candidate will also lead internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects that drive next-generation capabilities, fostering innovation and advancing our technical edge. As a program manager, you will oversee project execution across cost, schedule, and risk to ensure mission success, customer satisfaction, and financial performance is delivered. You’ll work collaboratively across cross-functional teams, guiding technical execution and ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and enterprise strategy. 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total Program Integration Management for multiple complex projects and major systems, focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical planning.
• Track and report on project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
• Manage high-risk programs with budgets of $20M or greater, involving high customer interaction.
• Supervise program and project staff to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead proposal tasks from first customer interaction, including defining requirements, creating basis of estimates, negotiating, and securing contract awards.
• 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 by identifying, mitigating, tracking, and managing them.
• Conduct routine meetings and interface on project/program status.
• Develop proposals, conduct research and fact-finding, 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.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring detailed program plans aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Lead internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities.
• Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) baselines and provide data-driven performance metrics.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee multiple engineering change proposals and technical subprojects with varying customer funding sources.
• Support business development and capture efforts, including proposal strategy, pricing, and negotiation inputs.
• Lead team initiatives that foster innovation, efficiency, and rapid capability deployment under highly aggressive timelines.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry.
• 1+ years' experience leading teams made up of 3+ cross functional team members.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience with contract negotiations, and the difference in contract types.
• Experience with managing multiple projects and/or a small program.
• Experience with being the primary focal for a customer.
• Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Ability to execute coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management.
• Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc.
• Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.
• Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Requires skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
• Requires ability to execute coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management.
• Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc.
• Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.
• Requires ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.
• Proficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews

We Prefer

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (will not be considered in lieu of required experience.)
• Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field (may be considered in lieu of 1 year of required project/program management experience.)
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Working knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and or spiral development models.
• Managing projects requiring Earned Value Management.
• Understanding with application tools and data architectures.
• Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.
• Ability to participate in program management (PM) process & tool improvement initiatives for the Business Area.
• Ability to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls.
• Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff.
• Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution.
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Occasional travel may be required to support project needs and team collaboration.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

About SNC

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! 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. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.