Senior Program Manager for Defense Programs & Growth

snc; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Program Manager II to lead the integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems. You will manage budgets of $20M+ and supervise project staff, guiding cost, schedule, technical execution, and risk mitigation while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role involves collaborating with the MST team, contracts groups, and executive leadership to drive program success and strategic roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in A&D.
• 3+ years leading medium-scale projects (1–2 years) with 5+ cross-functional staff.
• Experience evaluating proposals and/or quotes.
• Ability to manage complex projects and program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk.
• Represent SNC at customer meetings; primary customer contact.
• Ensure responsiveness to customer actions and inquiries.
• Coordinate with contracts representatives on program requirements and schedule.
• Resource and coordinate cross-functional teams across facilities.
• Brief program status (cost/schedule/technical/risk) to executives.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Chief Engineer on roadmaps.
• Grow the Product Line and Business Unit through program leadership.
• Ensure compliance with SNC policies and procedures.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/PM/Engineering

Tools

PMP Certification

FAR/DFARS awareness

CMMI/Agile/spiral models

Job description

SNC is seeking a Program Manager II to lead the integration and management of multiple complex projects and major systems. You will manage budgets of $20M+ and supervise project staff, guiding cost, schedule, technical execution, and risk mitigation while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role involves collaborating with the MST team, contracts groups, and executive leadership to drive program success and strategic roadmaps.