Program Manager I — Aerospace & Defense (Security Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp seeks a results-driven Program Manager I to oversee multiple projects within the IAS business area in Lone Tree, CO. You will manage budgets up to $20M, lead cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary customer contact while coordinating with stakeholders to balance cost, schedule, and technical goals.

The role emphasizes risk management, business resource planning, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with strong leadership and communication across programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Coordinate with financial planning and stakeholders to meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Identify, track, and resolve program risks and opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Customer relationships

Cost management

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Change management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp seeks a results-driven Program Manager I to oversee multiple projects within the IAS business area in Lone Tree, CO. You will manage budgets up to $20M, lead cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary customer contact while coordinating with stakeholders to balance cost, schedule, and technical goals.

The role emphasizes risk management, business resource planning, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with strong leadership and communication across programs.