Job title: Sr Program Manager – Power Generation & Distribution
Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Job description: Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and program management skills in a fast paced and rewarding organization? Join us! The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation. We are a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Our end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
As a Sr Program Manager for the Power Generation & Distribution IPT of a large development program, you will be driving our strategic business operations for all programmatic aspects of the assigned projects within your IPT with specific, focused responsibility for customer relationship, supplier relationships, cost, schedule planning, tracking and reporting, and ensuring overall program performance objectives are achieved. You will lead a team of project managers, technical leaders, and other supporting functions providing guidance and oversight in all phases of business in coordination with other IPT leaders, functional leaders, and corporate entities. You will lead the overall, multi-company integration effort to deploy complex technical solutions in a mission-critical environment and oversee process and procedure for identifying, assessing, tracking and mitigating program risks and capturing opportunities. As the Power Generation & Distribution IPT leader, you’ll be responsible for project/program status updates, proposal review and approval, and negotiations with project/program stakeholders to ensure enterprise initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field
- Relevant experience may substitute for required education
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, aerospace and/or engineering programs in the context of mission system development and aircraft modification.
- Prior experience leading a team of Project/Program Managers and other critical functions residing at multiple locations; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee career development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, as well as promoting self-start initiatives and accountability
- Experienced in developing and maintaining relationships with large-company and small business suppliers that promote collaboration, multi-company teamwork aligned to a common objective, and delivering high quality, on-plan results.
- Responsible for high-level relationship management internally (executive leadership, peers, support functions, and subordinates) and external customers; Interact internally with leaders and customers on business matters and partners with functional leadership towards success and continuous improvement
- Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available to support the program
- Demonstrated working knowledge of managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of multiple programs through all phases from inception to completion
- Proven track-record developing, communicating and executing to meet financial forecasts
- Experience with the development of tactical and strategic business growth strategy
- Responsible for customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities
- 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 ability to adapt to dynamic situations
- Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
- Experienced in managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to solve highly complex problems with significant business impact
Preferred:
- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with developing and/or managing teams tasked with Electrical Loads Analysis, Wiring Diagrams, Aircraft Power System architecture, and modification of OEM Aircraft Wiring
- Previous management experience that includes understanding in Financial Management, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Contracts, Risk Management, and Proposal Development
- Significant experience successfully managing suppliers of complex components and systems
- Experience with FAA and Military Certification Projects
- Ability to motivate others with a shared sense of vision or purpose.
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business
- Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
- Working knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and/or Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.
Estimated Starting Salary: 144,936.50 – 199,287.69 USD Annually
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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Location: Dayton, OH
Job date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:59:17 GMT
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