Sr Program Manager, Space Vehicle Build

Sr Program Manager, Space Vehicle Build

Join to apply for the Sr Program Manager, Space Vehicle Build role at Sierra Space
. Be among the first 25 applicants.

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.

The Sr. Program Manager is responsible for leading a program and has overall responsibility and authority for that program/contract's cost, schedule, and technical performance. 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 financial and performance metrics analysis.

The Sr. Program Manager will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve program objectives and develop and initiate Learning & Development programs. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, stay updated with the latest industry trends, and contribute to the continuous improvement of program management processes.

In this role, you will lead a program and assume overall responsibility and authority for its cost, schedule, and technical performance, while being accountable for a program, Integrated Product Team (IPT), or portfolio of programs valued up to $250M. You will manage budgets, schedules, and execution in alignment with contractual requirements, developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets. By monitoring program performance, you will implement corrective actions as needed to meet objectives, leveraging specific program management training in EVMS, CAM, BOE, FAR, and CAS to ensure success.

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, 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 critical, as will developing and initiating Learning & Development programs to enhance team capabilities.

You will apply problem‑solving skills to address challenges, lead a single program, an IPT, or a portfolio of programs, and provide mentorship to junior managers.

• The ideal candidate will be accountable for vehicle build strategy, including but not limited to, the integrated schedule, cost account management, resource management, and performance to plan for spacecraft factory and processing operations.
• The ideal candidate will coordinate with Ground Operations, Test Operations, and Production (including logistics and facilities) to establish, maintain, and perform to high fidelity schedules, resource plans, and budgetary estimates on work scope.
• The ideal candidate is expected to actively drive the creation and iteration of cross‑functional, integrated plans through the entire life of the program.
• The ideal candidate will develop and implement metrics and tools that manage work scope, identify trends in performance.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for making decisions to correct poor performance and execute program objectives within budget.
• The ideal candidate is expected to serve a manager role as well as a technical leader with demonstrated skills in…