Sierra Nevada Corporation · 13 hours ago
Program Manager II
Hagerstown, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a global leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a Program Manager II to support business objectives and manage multiple complex projects. The role involves total Program Integration Management, customer relationship management, and ensuring program performance objectives are achieved while supervising program and project staff.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the business objectives at SNC
Responsible for total Program Integration Management of multiple complex projects, major systems and subcontractors
Specifically focused responsibility for customer relationship, cost, schedule and technical planning, tracking and reporting, technical execution, and ensuring overall program performance objectives are achieved
Typically manage programs of $20M or greater with varying development scope, greater than medium complexity and requiring high customer interaction
Supervise the work of program and project staff and be responsible for add-on work and proposal tasks from first customer interaction, defining requirements, basis of estimates, negotiation and contract award
Participate in business resource planning/tracking in coordination with other corporate entities and responsible to formulate a team that can fulfill program requirements
Responsible for ensuring program issues and problems are identified, tracked, and resolved; and for program risk management and ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, tracked, and managed
Conduct routine meetings, interfacing on project/program status, developing proposals, researching/fact-finding, coordinating audits, and negotiating with project/program stakeholders to ensure enterprise initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints
Support the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling their responsibilities for the Business Area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field
Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management
Typically 3+ years leading medium scale project scope spanning 1-2 years, while leading teams made up of 5+ cross functional team members
Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
Experience with managing a complex project or larger program
Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible
Requires ability to execute coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management. Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc. Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources
Requires ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks
Proficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
Requires 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 the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
Ability to Obtain / Maintain Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience managing international programs, such as: direct involvement with U.S. Export Controls (ITAR/EAR), foreign certification authorities
Experience managing programs involving aircraft modification
Experience in Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (A-ISR)
Experience in presenting or briefing to executive leadership
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
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