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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago

Director of Programs

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$193K/yr - $265K/yr

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, committed to providing transformative solutions for critical security needs. The Director of Programs will drive strategic business operations for programmatic aspects of projects, focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical execution while leading a high-performing team to ensure program performance objectives are achieved.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of DoD Signals Intelligence acquisition programs of $100m + annually

Lead strategic planning, execution, and management of aerospace and defense programs to ensure achievement of customer satisfaction, cost, and schedule objectives

Responsible for high-level relationship management internally (executive leadership, peers, support functions, and subordinates) and external customers; Interact internally with leaders and customers on business matters and partners with functional leadership towards success and continuous improvement

Responsible for customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for program-related inquiries

Oversee and guide the development of technical planning, tracking, and reporting mechanisms to ensure successful program delivery

Responsible for profit and loss of a portfolio of programs

Oversee the execution of IRAD (Internal Research and Development) in assigned portfolio (10%)

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring issues are tracked and resolved efficiently

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight in all phases of resource planning and allocation, in coordination with other corporate entities

Lead and mentor a high-performing team to foster innovation, develop new solutions, and enhance overall program performance

Monitor and control program budgets, expenditures, and resource allocation to optimize financial performance

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies

Managing a staff of field service reps who support Navy deployed operations

Present regular status updates, reports, and proposals to senior management and stakeholders

Negotiate contracts, agreements, and terms with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization

Qualification

Program ManagementDoD Programs ManagementFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipProposal DevelopmentRisk ManagementEarned Value ManagementStrategic PlanningP&L ResponsibilitiesTeam BuildingTechnical LiteracyISO ComplianceCMMIAgile MethodologiesFAR/DFARS KnowledgePMBOK KnowledgeDAU TrainingCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionTime ManagementProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsStrategic ThinkingAdaptabilityTechnical Concept Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field

Relevant experience may substitute for required education

Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, science, aerospace and/or engineering programs

Experience managing DoD programs

Prior experience leading a team of Program Managers and the programs they are managing; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee career development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, as well as holding people accountable

Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available to support the program

Demonstrated working knowledge of managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of multiple programs through all phases from inception to completion

Proven track-record developing, communicating and executing to meet financial forecasts

Extensive experience with the development of tactical and strategic business growth strategy

Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines

Familiarity with managing projects requiring Earned Value Management

Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences

Proven ability to solve highly complex problems with significant business impact

Working knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) equivalent Program Management training

An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Typically, 10-12+ years of relevant experience; 7+ years demonstrated program management experience

Previous ownership of P&L responsibilities

Master's degree- Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field

Previous management experience that includes understanding in Financial Management, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Contracts, Risk Management, and Proposal Development

Ability to motivate others with a shared sense of vision or purpose

Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies

Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business

Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance

Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAU equivalent

Prior experience managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and or spiral development models

Ability to lead Program Management process and tool improvement for the Business Unit

Ability to establish centralized, coordinating body for program concerns, recommendations, and issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with corporate

Ability to establish new and further refining existing templates, tools, and guidelines for program documentation and execution

Experience with ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes