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Project Manager I
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sparks, USA
Full-time
Manager · 6+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Responsibilities:
- Manage projects from design to release, including project initiation, execution, delivery, and closeout.
- Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Identify necessary resources for projects and coordinate their allocation.
- Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.
- Manage simple projects such as studies, small task orders, Internal Research and Development, Level of Effort, services only, spares, or projects with minimal deliverables.
- Serve as a Control Account Manager on larger programs as needed.
- Track project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators.
- Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
- Adapt to changes and remain flexible to ensure project success.
- Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience.
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for 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.
- Qualifications We Prefer:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool.
- Experience with developing budgets and managing projects to those budgets.
- Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution.
- Experience in resource planning and management during project execution.
- Experience with risk management planning and documentation.
- Familiarity with government contracting and regulations.
- Essential Functions:
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Capacity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work.
- This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
- 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.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience.
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for 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.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool.
- Experience with developing budgets and managing projects to those budgets.
- Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution.
- Experience in resource planning and management during project execution.
- Experience with risk management planning and documentation.
- Familiarity with government contracting and regulations.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Capacity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work.
- This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
- 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.
- Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
- 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.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing5000 employeesFounded 1963
Aerospace and national security contractor providing innovative technology solutions.
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