Job Information
Sierra Nevada Company, LLC Project Manager I: Production Control Account Manager in Lone Tree, Colorado
Are you a results-driven, team-oriented leader? This is the opportunity for you! As a Project Manager I, you are responsible for managing a project from design to release for customers, monitoring the project from initiation through delivery and program closeout . You will develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables; identify needed resources for projects; and interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.
For this role your focus will be on the manufacturing and production aspects of projects, particularly supporting ground-based air defense products. Eventual other projects may include aircraft modifications, other ground-based products, and other types of production. You will coordinate between engineering, management, and production teams to execute production projects efficiently and effectively. You may need to be present in multiple office and production locations throughout the week, but primarily co-located with the production floor during the production portion of the project lifecycle.
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.
Primary Responsibilities
Achieve maximum profit for assigned programs.
Assist Program Manager in detailed planning and effective execution of production effort.
Monitor & measure work progress against baseline plan.
Direct production effort to meet cost and schedule goals.
Collaborate heavily with the Material Planner and Operations Manager to perform detailed production schedule planning which establishes individual task start/finish dates to include routing hours per manufacturing orders (MO), relationships between tasks, material “need by” dates, the production critical path, and key production milestones, ultimately leading to the establishment of the production duration and baseline completion date as inputs to the program’s Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/ Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Conduct weekly team meetings to verify production tasks are meeting program objectives, and provide status updates to the customer as delegated by the PM. - Develop and communicate production resource needs, continuously update Ops Resource Plan (ORP), and track earned value performance and variance analysis reporting for assigned program Work Packages (WP).
Other Responsibilities
Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for proposals that have production requirements.
Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) documents for all Operations labor, travel, and other direct costs associated with their bid for a proposal and participates in negotiation reviews.
Provides input for program Make/Buy decisions.
Coordinate the development and manage the program Material Plan with the PM, , Supply Chain,
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
Minimum 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
Demonstrated experience in managing a project.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Qualifications We Prefer:
Familiarity with Manufacturing Production (i.e., basic understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes)
Familiarity with production across various phases of the product development lifecycle, e.g., prototyping through mass production OR first article through low-rate initial production (LRIP) through full-rate production (FRP)
Basic understanding of project scheduling, resource management, and earned value
Familiarity with estimates/budgets and managing projects to budgets
Experience coordinating and managing teams
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool
Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management - Experience with risk management planning and documentation
Experience with risk management planning and documentation
Familiarity with government contracting and regulations
Develop resource plans and basis of estimates for proposal responses.
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
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 more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.