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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 20 hours ago

Program Manager II

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a highly skilled Program Manager II for their Modification Integrated Product Team. The role involves overseeing aircraft maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing cost and schedule performance through Earned Value Management principles.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Modification IPT’s aircraft maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and execution of maintenance activities

Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for EVM, responsible for tracking and reporting on cost and schedule performance

Implement and maintain EVM processes to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and performance measurement

Develop and manage detailed project schedules and budgets, ensuring adherence to financial and time constraints

Identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FAA regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements

Maintain the highest standards of quality to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft

Act as the primary point of contact for maintenance-related inquiries, fostering strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Communicate project status, challenges, and successes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project objectives

Continuously monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle

Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance activities

Leverage lessons learned and best practices to optimize project outcomes

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementAircraft Maintenance ManagementFAA RegulationsProject Management ProfessionalControl Account ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 8 years of experience in aircraft maintenance management or a related role

Proven experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management (CAM)

Strong understanding of FAA regulations and industry standards related to aircraft maintenance

Exceptional leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable

Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret US Clearance

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (will not be considered in lieu of required experience)

Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field (may be considered in lieu of 1 year of required project/program management experience)

Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)

Working knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

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

Managing projects requiring Earned Value Management

Understanding with application tools and data architectures

Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools

Ability to participate in PM process & tool improvement initiatives for the Business Area

Ability to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls

Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff

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

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