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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Program Manager 1

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEnglewood, CO, USA$131k - $180.1k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute, with at least 9 years of related experience required in the absence of a degree.
  • At least 6 years of progressive project or program management experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • At least 1 year of experience leading teams of 3 or more cross-functional members.
  • Experience evaluating requests for proposals or quotes and preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals or quotes.
  • Experience with contract negotiations and understanding differences among contract types.
  • Experience managing multiple projects or a small program.
  • Experience serving as the primary customer focal point.
  • Financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
  • Ability to coordinate all program elements, including program integration management.
  • Ability to coordinate tasks, develop resources, and identify stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities and requests, and evaluate available resources.
  • Leadership ability encompassing change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and conducting yearly reviews.
  • Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire a team, encourage innovative thinking and collaboration, challenge the status quo, and adapt to dynamic situations.
  • Skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and program management disciplines.
  • Current active Secret clearance.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment frequently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all programmatic aspects of multiple assigned projects, focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical planning.
  • Track and report project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.
  • Supervise program and project staff to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers.
  • 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.
  • Identify, mitigate, track, and manage program risks and opportunities.
  • Interface on project and program status and develop proposals.
  • Conduct research and fact-finding for project and program needs.
  • Coordinate audits and negotiate with project and 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.
  • Travel occasionally as needed to support project requirements and team collaboration.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional certification; it will not be considered in lieu of required experience.
  • An advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; it may be considered in lieu of 1 year of required project or program management experience.
  • Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
  • Working knowledge of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
  • Experience managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration, agile, or spiral development models.
  • Familiarity with projects requiring Earned Value Management.
  • Understanding of application tools and data architectures.
  • Ability to reinforce the use and application of corporate project management tools.
  • Experience ensuring compliance with approved corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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