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Sierra Space · 4 weeks ago

Sr Manager, Program Planning & Scheduling

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $213K/yr

15+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company focused on safeguarding the nation and advancing space-based technology. The Senior Manager, Program Planning & Scheduling will be responsible for translating functional plans into operational objectives and managing large teams and complex projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals and financial plans.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translating functional plans into operational plans while identifying and executing key operational initiatives

Ensuring that execution aligns with financial plans and holding accountability for area budgets

Managing activities across two or more disciplines or departments, providing direct supervision to managers or individual contributors

Driving the strategy and success of larger projects that impact multiple areas of the organization

Translating functional plans into actionable operational objectives to deliver results and providing guidance to subordinates

Contributing to financial planning and ensuring execution according to established plans, goals, and priorities, with accountability for select budgets

Regular interaction with leadership, including executive-level stakeholders, particularly on cross-functional or customer matters that require persuasion in sensitive and complex situations

Addressing issues where analysis of data or situations demands conceptual thinking and a deep understanding of organizational objectives

Upholding and modeling company values as well as holding others accountable to those values

Qualification

Program ManagementBudget ManagementEarned Value ManagementIntegrated Master ScheduleChange ManagementCritical Path AnalysisLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsRisk ManagementWork Breakdown StructureRolling Wave PlanningIndustry Standards KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsTeam Management

Required

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

Several years of relevant work experience with a significant portion in a managerial or leadership role. Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects

Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change-management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews

Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Professional and familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) Tools

Proven experience in the development and maintenance of resource loaded integrated master schedules to include detailed schedule analysis, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis

Experience leading schedule baseline and cost integration activities resulting in an on time Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)

Experience with DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures

Knowledge of DCMA 14-piont, IPMR DI_MGMT-81861, and Mil Standard 881, IPMDAR

Experience with full Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) cost/schedule integration

Understanding and application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis & Schedule Performance and Heath Metric Analysis

Experience with new program award and developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) from concept to baseline to program execution

Understanding of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development

Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development

Experience in rolling wave planning

Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Able to translate functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives

In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices

Strong financial acumen and budget management skills

Strong background and proven competency in Program Controls fundamentals inclusive of program risk management

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Knowledge of DCMA 14-piont, IPMR DI_MGMT-81861, and Mil Standard 881, IPMDAR

15 years or more of combined work experience in managing scheduling staff and hands-on scheduling support

Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures

PMP, EVP, and/or PMI-SP Desirable

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees