Senior Program Manager, Defense Systems & Programs

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Program Manager II to oversee integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems in the ISR, Aviation, and Security business area. You will ensure customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution, with oversight of budgets of $20M+ and led proposals from initial interaction to contract award.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense program management, leadership of medium-scale projects, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
• 3+ years leading medium scale projects; 1-2 year scope with 5+ cross functional team members.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk management

Proposal development

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Program Manager II to oversee integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems in the ISR, Aviation, and Security business area. You will ensure customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution, with oversight of budgets of $20M+ and led proposals from initial interaction to contract award.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense program management, leadership of medium-scale projects, and strong