Associate Program Manager

Sierra Space

. Lead a program with overall responsibility and authority for cost, schedule, and technical performance .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $93,413 - $128,465 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including budget management, schedule development, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating program status and risks to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)Agile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyBudgeting and Financial Tracking

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningSchedule DevelopmentRisk Management TechniquesWork Breakdown Structures (WBS)Resource AllocationContractual CompliancePerformance MonitoringCorrective Actions ImplementationContinuous Improvement Processes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)Program PerformanceContractual Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a program with overall responsibility and authority for cost, schedule, and technical performance
Manage budgets, schedules, and execution within contractual requirements
Manage programs, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), or portfolios valued at less than $25M
Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets
Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams
Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and team members
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
Foster relationships with external customers and stakeholders
Lead and manage smaller programs or portions of larger programs
Contribute to continuous improvement of program management processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Typically 2+ years of related experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or in progress
Intermediate understanding of project and program management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
Basic knowledge of risk management techniques, including risk identification and mitigation strategies
Understanding of budgeting and financial tracking
Basic understanding of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Basic understanding of resource allocation and management concepts
Effective communication with stakeholders and team members
Ability to manage multiple small workstreams or projects within a program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities