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Program Manager
Sierra Nevada Corporation. Oversee multiple projects supporting SNC business objectives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project and program management within the Aerospace & Defense industry, with a strong focus on budget management, customer relationship management, and team leadership. Proficient in navigating complex program requirements, risk management, and compliance with industry standards.
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Project ManagementBudget ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipContract Negotiation
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Hard Skills
Program ManagementFinancial AcumenProposal PreparationRisk ManagementProgram Integration ManagementStakeholder IdentificationConflict ResolutionEarned Value ManagementCompliance with ISO 9001:2000Understanding of FAR and DFARS
Soft Skills
LeadershipChange ManagementStrategic ThinkingCommunicationTeam Building
Tools & Technologies
PMBOKCMMIAgile DevelopmentSpiral Development ModelsCorporate PM Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP CertificationSecret U.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Aerospace & DefenseProgram Lifecycle ManagementCost ManagementSchedulingBusiness Resource Planning
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee multiple projects supporting SNC business objectives
- Manage customer relationships, cost management, scheduling, and technical execution
- Manage programs with budgets up to $20M
- Supervise program and project staff
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers
- Participate in business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities
- Formulate and lead teams to fulfill program requirements
- Identify, track, and resolve program issues and problems
- Manage program risks and opportunities through identification, mitigation, tracking, and management
- Track and report project status, technical execution, and overall program performance
- Interface on project/program status and develop proposals
- Conduct research and fact-finding for project/program needs
- Coordinate audits and negotiate with stakeholders to meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints
- Support the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling Business Area responsibilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry
- 1+ years' experience leading teams made up of 3+ cross functional team members
- Relevant experience may substitute for the required educational qualifications; without a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required
- Experience with evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
- Experience with contract negotiations and contract types
- Experience managing multiple projects and/or a small program
- Experience serving as the primary focal for a customer
- Demonstrated financial acumen
- Ability to coordinate all elements of a program, including program integration management
- Task coordination, resource development, and stakeholder identification skills
- Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing requests, and evaluate available resources
- Leadership abilities including change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and yearly reviews
- Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire a team, drive innovative thinking, instill 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required for the security clearance
- Occasional travel may be required
- PMP certification preferred
- Advanced degree preferred
- Understanding of FAR and DFARS preferred
- Working knowledge of PMBOK preferred
- Experience with CMMI, agile, and/or spiral development models preferred
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management preferred
- Understanding of application tools and data architectures preferred
- Ability to reinforce corporate PM tools preferred
- Experience ensuring compliance with Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual incentive pay based upon performance, commensurate with the level of the position
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement