Sr Project Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-risk, complex programs from initiation through closeout. You will define plans, schedules, budgets, and resource needs while coordinating with internal/external stakeholders on technical matters.

You will oversee the full lifecycle: proposal development, contract negotiation, resource management, engineering, operations, testing, delivery, and closeout, with emphasis on meeting milestones and performance targets in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; higher degree substitutes for experience.
• 6+ years of project management experience in a related/technical field.
• Experience substituting degree with 10+ years in absence of degree.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficiency with advanced PM tools and software.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to lead a team of at least 5 directly or indirectly.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and PM software.
• Demonstrated experience managing a highly complex project lifecycle (proposal development, contract negotiation, resource management, engineering, operations, test to delivery, closeout).
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to meet schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk, high-complexity projects with multiple deliverables from initiation to closeout.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and allocate resources for project success.
• Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.
• Oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, including proposal development, planning, scope, design, execution, delivery, and closeout.
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and other performance indicators.
• Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
• Ensure agility and flexibility in project management to accommodate frequent changes.
• Manage direct reports or coordinate with a larger support staff to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

PM tools

PM methodologies

Lead teams

MS Office

Project lifecycle mgmt

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

The 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 use your expert leadership and project management skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Sr Project Manager, you will manage high-risk, high-complexity projects with multiple deliverables from design through to release and closeout. You will develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring all project requirements are met. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle and may include managing direct reports or a larger support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk, high-complexity projects with multiple deliverables from initiation to closeout.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and allocate necessary resources for project success.
• Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.
• Oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, including proposal development, planning, scope, design, execution, delivery, and closeout.
• Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators.
• Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
• Ensure agility and flexibility in project management to accommodate frequent changes.
• Manage direct reports or coordinate with a larger support staff to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administrator or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management." to this section.
• Proficiency with advanced project management tools and software.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficient in leading a team of at least 5 either directly or indirectly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a highly complex project and its various parts; proposal development, contract negotiation, resource management, engineering development, operations and production, test through delivery and contract closeout.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution.
• Experience in resource planning and management during project execution.
• Experience with risk management planning and documentation.
• Knowledge of Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 & CMMI process standards.
• Familiarity with government contracting and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Capacity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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 Top 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.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.