Sr. Program Manager – AI&T Lead

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

Are you passionate about leading a technical team to build and test satellites, and looking for your next career move into a collaborative and supportive cross-functional environment? We have a great opportunity for you! As a Sr Program Manager in the AI&T group, you will be using your skills and expertise to lead a team in the assembly, integration, and test for a constellation of satellites in a new and up-and-coming business area! As the lead, you will be crucial in the planning, resource allocation, cost accounting, tracking & reporting, technical execution, and overall program performance for your area. You will be the driver in ensuring program issues and problems are identified, tracked, and resolved and the success of Sierra Space's program. You’ll support the AI&T division with cooperative development of standard plans and processes, while simultaneously executing a program of record and reporting to program leadership. Furthermore, you’ll use your knowledge to drive facility layout and modernization, tooling, and resources to support the Sierra Space vision for high rate satellite production and test.

About You

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey. 

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Proven track record of leading AIT teams in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with satellite systems, subsystems, and components
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for satellite AIT.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically 14+ years of related experience in AI&T
• Master's in Engineering or Management, or a related field
• Managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
• Understanding with application tools and data architectures
• 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 new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes

At Sierra Space we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about Sierra Space

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$159,430.15 - $219,216.46

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.