Program Manager II

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California (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a senior Program Manager to oversee the integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems within the Aerospace and Defense sector. The role demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and proven ability to drive cost control, scheduling, and risk mitigation across a multi-functional team.

You will manage programs with budgets of $20M or more, lead proposals from initial customer interaction through award, and maintain executive-level

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
3+ years leading medium-scale projects spanning 1–2 years and teams of 5+ cross-functional members.
Experience evaluating requests for proposals and/or quotes.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
Experience managing a complex project or larger program.
Strong leadership and communication skills with risk, time, and conflict management.

Responsibilities

Oversee integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems.
Ensure successful customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution.
Manage programs with budgets of $20M or more.
Lead proposal tasks from initial customer interaction through contract award.
Represent SNC at customer meetings as the primary customer point of contact.
Develop and maintain the Product Line strategic roadmap with Business Development and the Chief Engineer.

Skills

Program Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Proposal Preparation

Program Integration Management

Stakeholder Identification

Resource Development

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Thinking

Education

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

12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Earned Value Management

CMMI

Agile Development

Spiral Development

Corporate PM Tools

Job description

Oversee integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems
Ensure successful customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution
Manage programs with budgets of $20M or more
Supervise project staff and handle high-risk cost and schedule considerations
Lead proposal tasks from initial customer interaction through contract award
Manage program cost, schedule, technical execution, and risk
Represent SNC at customer meetings as the primary customer point of contact
Collaborate with SNC contracts and government contracts representatives on contractual requirements
Manage cross-functional teams located at various facilities and ensure adequate resourcing
Analyze program metrics and indicators, identify issues, and formulate mitigation strategies
Brief executive leadership on cost, schedule, technical, and risk status
Develop and maintain the Product Line strategic roadmap with Business Development and the Chief Engineer
Grow the Product Line and Business Unit business base
Ensure program and team compliance with SNC policies and procedures

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace and Defense industry
3+ years leading medium-scale projects spanning 1–2 years and teams of 5+ cross-functional members
Experience evaluating requests for proposals and/or quotes
Experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
Experience managing a complex project or larger program
Experience with team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and program management disciplines
Demonstrated financial acumen
Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, including program integration management
Ability to perform task coordination, resource development, and stakeholder identification
Ability to manage lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate resourcesAbility to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks
Leadership abilities including change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and yearly reviews
Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire teams, drive innovation, foster collaboration, adapt to dynamic situations, and challenge the status quo
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Occasional travel may be required
Preferred: PMP certification, advanced degree, FAR/DFARS knowledge, CMMI/agile/spiral development, Earned Value Management, application tools and data architectures, Corporate PM tools, ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects and programs within the Aerospace and Defense industry, with a strong focus on financial acumen, risk management, and team leadership. Proven ability to oversee project execution, ensure compliance, and foster customer relationships while driving strategic growth.

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