Senior Program Manager – PMO Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Manage total program integration for multiple large-scale projects or one highly complex development .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $165,010 - $226,889 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program and project management within the Aerospace and Defense industry, with a strong focus on compliance, financial acumen, and team leadership. Capable of managing large-scale projects, driving process improvements, and ensuring effective communication across diverse teams.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementCompliance with FAR/DFARSFinancial AcumenLeadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Program Integration ManagementProposal DevelopmentRisk ManagementEarned Value ManagementData GovernanceChange ManagementDigital ArchitectureConfiguration ManagementProcess ImprovementStakeholder Negotiation

Soft Skills

Team BuildingConflict ResolutionStrategic ThinkingCommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SharePoint3DXPMBOKCMMIAgile Development

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseISO 9001:2000Program PerformanceCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage total program integration for multiple large-scale projects or one highly complex development
Lead a portfolio of Program and/or Project Managers
Manage customer relationships, cost, schedule, technical planning, and program performance
Track and report project status, technical execution, and overall program performance
Supervise program and project staff
Participate in business resource planning and tracking
Formulate and lead teams to fulfill program requirements
Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve program issues and risks
Conduct routine meetings and interface on project/program status
Develop proposals, conduct research and fact-finding, coordinate audits, and negotiate with stakeholders
Support the Program Director and Business Operations
Lead PMO operations across process improvement, change management, data management, proposals, digital systems, and integrated program solutions
Lead, mentor, and develop PMO professionals
Oversee project managers and specialists supporting process development, digital architecture, data governance, change management, SharePoint administration, and deliverable tracking
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, FAR/DFARS, contractual requirements, and program directives
Drive continuous improvement across PMO workflows and integrated program processes
Develop program documentation, templates, guidelines, and repeatable workflows
Manage program-wide communications, newsletters, SharePoint announcements, updates, and messaging
Maintain organization charts, communication structures, and reporting frameworks
Coordinate across business areas, branches, and functional teams
Support CAM-related functions for proposals, supply chain, risk, security, and operational domains
Lead program-level change control and facilitate change review boards
Lead and track the Engineering Change Proposal process
Oversee PLM systems, 3DX, data flows, configuration/data management, and deliverable tracking
Ensure data governance supporting CDRL/SDRL and information-management needs
Maintain scalable and reliable program SharePoint environments
Oversee deliverable workflows, automations, document organization, user guidance, and compliance documentation
Support audits and customer deliverables through accurate, traceable, timely content

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 industry
5+ years leading large-scale, multi-year projects with teams of 10+ cross-functional members
Relevant experience may substitute for education; without a degree, 14 years of related experience is required
Experience evaluating, preparing, reviewing, and submitting requests for proposals and/or quotes
Experience managing multiple large-scale projects or a portfolio up to a large independent program
Experience ensuring compliance with Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes
Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and program management disciplines
Demonstrated financial acumen
Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire teams, drive innovation, foster collaboration, adapt to dynamic situations, and execute program integration management
Ability to coordinate tasks, develop resources, identify stakeholders, manage lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing requests, and evaluate resources
Ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks
Leadership abilities including change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and yearly reviews
Understanding of FAR and DFARS
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
PMP certification preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Working knowledge of PMBOK preferred
Experience with CMMI, agile and/or spiral development models preferred
Experience with Earned Value Management preferred
Understanding of application tools and data architectures preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive pay based upon performance
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
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