Sr Program Manager - PMO Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Sr Program Manager - PMO Lead to oversee integration and management of multiple large-scale projects within the IAS business area. The role drives cost control, scheduling, and technical execution while leading a team of PMO professionals to deliver high-visibility outcomes.

Responsibilities include program integration, risk management, proposal development support, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive program management experience in Aerospace & Defense.
• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage total Program Integration for multiple large-scale projects or a highly complex development with high visibility.
• Lead a portfolio of Program/Project Managers focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical planning.
• Track and report project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
• Supervise program staff to ensure successful outcomes and coordinate with CAM-related functions.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

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

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

## Sr Program Manager - PMO LeadApply: In office: Lone Tree, CO: Plano, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R0031015The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and program management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As a Sr Program Manager at SNC, you will oversee the integration and management of multiple large-scale projects or one highly complex development, ensuring successful customer relationships, cost control, scheduling, and technical execution. You will lead a portfolio of Program and/or Project Managers, ensuring overall program performance and high visibility deliverables.**Responsibilities:*** Manage total Program Integration for multiple large-scale projects or one highly complex development with high visibility and above-average deliverable requirements.* Lead a portfolio of other Program and/or Project Managers, 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.* 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. * **Leadership & Oversight** + Lead PMO operations across process improvement, change management, data management, proposals, digital systems, and integrated program solutions. + Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PMO professionals, fostering a collaborative, high‐performance culture focused on accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth. + Oversee multiple project managers and specialists supporting process development and improvement, digital architecture, data governance, change management, SharePoint administration, and deliverable tracking. + Ensure PMO functions uphold approved corporate policies, FAR/DFARS and contractual requirements, and established program directives.**Process Improvement & Operations*** Drive continuous improvement across PMO workflows, Tiger Teams, branch operations, and integrated program processes.* Identify program operational gaps, optimize program management tools, strengthen cross‐team collaboration, and enhance process consistency.* Support development and refinement of program documentation, templates, guidelines, and repeatable workflows that scale with program complexity.**Program Solutions & Communication*** Manage program‐wide communications, including newsletters, SharePoint announcements, program updates, and structured messaging.* Maintain program artifacts such as organization charts, communications structures, and reporting frameworks.* Coordinate across business areas, branches, and functional teams to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and clear program‐wide solutions.**Cross‐Team Partnership & Support*** Support CAM‐related functions tied to proposals, supply chain, risk, security, and other operational domains.* Facilitate collaboration among program/project managers to ensure alignment across schedule, cost, risk, and technical execution expectations.**Change Management*** Lead program‐level change control processes, ensuring adherence to SOPs, updated standards, and evolving requirements.* Coordinate and facilitate change review boards, ensuring accurate documentation, transparent decisions, and timely communication.* Guide change managers and coordinators in improving efficiency and rigor across review, approval, and tracking workflows.* Lead and track the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process, overseeing development, coordination, and documentation of program changes. Drive compliant, timely progression through evaluation, approval, and submission cycles.**Data Management & Digital Systems*** Oversee key digital and data architecture elements such as PLM systems, 3DX, data flows, configuration/data management practices, and deliverable tracking.* Ensure robust data governance practices supporting CDRL/SDRL responsibilities and broader information‐management needs.* Maintain program SharePoint environments to ensure they remain scalable, structured, intuitive, and reliable for all stakeholders.* Oversee deliverable management workflows including automations, document organization, user guidance, and compliance documentation.* Support audit activities and customer deliverables by ensuring accurate content, traceability, and timely completion. **Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.* 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.* 5+ years leading large scale projects, with scope spanning multiple years, while leading teams made up of 10+ cross functional members.* Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 14 years of related experience is required.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.* Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.* Experience with managing multiple large-scale projects, or portfolio of projects up to a large independent program.* Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.* Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.* Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.* Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations* Requires ability to execute, coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management.* Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc.* Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing. priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.* Requires ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.* Proficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.* Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).* **Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.** **Qualifications We Prefer:*** Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (will not be considered in lieu of required experience).* Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field (may be considered in lieu of 1 year of required project/program management experience).* Working knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).* Managing projects/programs using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and or spiral development models.* Managing projects/programs requiring Earned Value Management.* Understanding with application tools and data architectures.* Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.* Ability to lead program management (PM) process & tool improvement for the Business Area.* Ability to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls.* Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff.* Ability to establish centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Enterprise Program Finance.* Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution. **Essential Functions:*** Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.* Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.* Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.* Occasional travel may be required to support project needs and team collaboration.This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.**IMPORTANT NOTICE:**This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.