Sierra Space
Sr Program Manager
Centennial, CO · Senior
No sponsorship$183k-$251kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- Program Manager will act as the Deputy Program Manager to the Program Director supporting the execution and delivery of a $1B+ portfolio.
- Exceptional communication skills are essential, as the Deputy Program Manager will be expected to coordinate and interface regularly with internal executive leadership as well as directly with customers.
- Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security.
Responsibilities
- support management of a >$1B program portfolio.
- Lead the production program for a constellation of space vehicles, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Support the initial development program and facilitate transition from development to production.
- Develop and maintain production schedules, budgets, and plans.
- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance.
- We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
- Report directly to the Program Director; support management of a >$1B program portfolio.
- Build strong relationships with external customers and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +10 yrs experience).
- Typically 12+ years of related experience.
- Proven program management experience, including successful leadership of complex, multidisciplinary programs from development through production.
- Expert knowledge of all related program management areas, including strategic and operational aspects.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in addition to a technical degree is desired
- U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Nice to have
- 15 years of PM experience and 5 years of technical experience is desired
- Electro-Optical/Infrared systems
- Ground command and control systems
- Spacecraft volume manufacturing
- Spacecraft operations
- Understanding systems engineering processes including requirements decomposition and model based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
- Proficiency in using project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana.
Compensation
- $182,599.00 - $251,094.25
- Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Company info
- Serve as a primary point of contact for both internal executive leadership and external customers, ensuring clear and timely communication.
Equal opportunity
- Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
- equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance
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