Program Manager II Security Clearance

Position: Program Manager II with Security Clearance
Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Program Manager II is responsible for leading the material program management for all subcontractor efforts and has overall responsibility and authority for their cost, schedule, and technical performance on the program. This role involves comprehensive program planning, execution, and resource management to ensure successful program outcomes. They will have a proven record of successful program management execution, in-depth knowledge across all facets of program management, and proficiency in Earned Value Management that drive financial and cost metrics.

The Program Manager II will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, stay updated with the latest industry trends, and contribute to the drive continuous improvement on a dynamic, fast-paced development program that will be scaling up in production numbers on this franchise program.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.
We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

In this role, you will lead material program management and assume overall responsibility and authority for the supplier's cost, schedule, and technical performance, while being accountable to the Program Director. You will manage budgets, schedules, and execution to ensure alignment with contractual requirements, while developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets. By monitoring program performance, you will implement corrective actions as needed to meet objectives and leverage specific program management training in EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS for program success.

You will also be expected to lead and or support proposal efforts that require subcontractor inputs to address the additional production quantities in the future. You will apply advanced project management methodologies and tools, analyze financial and performance metrics to drive decisions and improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, supply chain, and operations. Additionally, you will communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations, and ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.

Building strong relationships with external customers and stakeholders will be a priority. You will apply problem-solving skills to address challenges that occur elevating any risks to the program as well as technical or cost changes to the program's ERB and CCB. Development Program Managers in this role should have a strong technical or program management background or an engineering degree.

This role will have external, customer-facing, end-to-end responsibility, and will be responsible for leading management reviews, presentations to the customer, interface with financial, engineering and supplier management teams, and drive complex program strategies to ensure success.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related…