Program Manager I - Aerospace & Defense, Customer Lead

Sierra Nevada Corp; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp in Lone Tree, CO seeks a results-driven Program Manager I to oversee multiple projects, manage budgets up to $20M, and ensure successful customer relationships and execution. You will lead cross-functional teams, handle risk and opportunities, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain a security clearance; 6+ years in aerospace/defense program management and 1+ year leadership of 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• 6+ years in project/program management in Aerospace & Defense.
• 1+ years leading teams of 3+ cross-functional members.
• Experience with RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations.

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 for customers.
• Participate in business resource planning and tracking with other corporate entities.
• Coordinate audits and negotiate with project stakeholders to ensure initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.

Skills

Program management

Customer relations

Risk & opportunities management

Budgeting & cost control

Cross-functional leadership

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Finance/PM/Engineering or related field

Tools

PM tools knowledge

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp in Lone Tree, CO seeks a results-driven Program Manager I to oversee multiple projects, manage budgets up to $20M, and ensure successful customer relationships and execution. You will lead cross-functional teams, handle risk and opportunities, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain a security clearance; 6+ years in aerospace/defense program management and 1+ year leadership of 3+