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Project Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation
$108,496.89 - $149,183.22
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Lone Tree
Sep 17, 2025
Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and project management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As a Project Manager II, you are responsible for managing a project of moderate visibility and complexity. This role can be leveraged in a Control Account Manager capacity on a larger program with many deliverables or be inward facing or assigned to a more complex internal program. Under the general supervision of either a portfolio manager or a program manager, this position oversees multiple projects or one larger project. In addition to the duties of a project manager I, the project manager II is responsible for assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing the schedule to ensure timely completion of the project. The position may communicate with a senior project manager, functional area manager, or program manager regarding the status of specific projects. 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. You will be responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: proposal development, planning, scope, definition, design, execution, delivery, and project closeout. You will track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepare reports to stakeholders. The Project Manager will need to be agile and flexible, as changes will be certain and frequent. For this role your focus will be on the manufacturing and production aspects of projects. 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, primarily located in Lone Tree and Colorado Springs. 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. Responsibilities 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 with the Material Planner and Operations Manager to schedule and execute Production work. 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. 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, Material Planner, Procurement Manager, and Engineering. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience. Proficient in MS Office Suite -particularly Excel. Demonstrated experience in managing a complex project with multi-function team 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 Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance Qualifications We Prefer: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management Experience with risk management planning and documentation Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution Experience in resource planning and management during project execution Knowledge of Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing principles Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 & CMMI process standards Familiarity with government contracting and regulations Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 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) Familiarity with Manufacturing Production (i.e., basic understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes) This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top 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. 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.