Program Planning and Scheduling Manager I

Are you looking to use your expert planning & scheduling and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager, you will lead the team in the development of procedures, standards and training for integrated master plan (IMP) and integrated master schedule (IMS) ) leveraging industry principles and standards across the entire program life cycle. You will evaluate the level of schedule compliance and identify reasons for completion shortfalls. Focused responsibilities include overseeing Schedule Risk Assessments, toolset development to comply with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), business resource planning/tracking, and development of Program Planning & Scheduling employees.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, preferred in a Technical discipline or related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project Professional and familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) Tools
• Experience in the development and maintenance of resource loaded integrated master schedules to include detailed schedule analysis, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required or has the ability to obtain one Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

Preferred:

• Significant experience in program planning and earned value management in the aerospace industry
• Working knowledge of PMI PMBOK or PASEG standards and/or Gov't standards DCMA 14-piont, IPMR DI_MGMT-81861, and Mil Standard 881
• Experience with integrated master plans (IMP)
• Experience with rolling wave planning
• Ability to work across multiple software tools and comprehend system relationships (MS Project, Excel, Jira, etc.)
• Experience leading teams in a coordinated effort to produce a complete and compliant product
• Experience working with leadership to understand needs and provide solutions
• Leadership skills in successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Ability to cultivate and foster an active network across senior management and other key stakeholders as liaison between program managers, functional managers, and the program team

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.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $101,774.67 - $139,940.19
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country.
With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing.
The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.
At Sierra Space, 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. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.