Are you a passionate program management and/or supply chain management professional seeking to use your skills to chase exciting dreams for the future of space exploration and mankind? If so, we could use your expertise on our team!
As a Senior Supply Chain Program Manager (Manager III), you will be responsible for the development and execution of the supply chain strategy for the program(s) assigned to you. Your responsibilities will include total supplier performance and supplier management strategy, total materials budget, and program oversight of all subcontracts, agreements and orders on given major programs or portions of programs, as well establishing comprehensive material business plans and forecasts. You'll ensure timely and accurate completion of all cost, schedule, technical, legal and contractual efforts defined in the agreements between each supplier and SNC and/or its subsidiaries. Partnering with the Program Office, Engineering, Operations and Business Management in developing/establishing a program material budget & schedule and then execute within that plan. Within constructs of the execution plan, guide a team in managing and facilitating all relevant supplier's program execution, as well as identifying, mitigating and resolving risks/issues to ensure all work products meet cost, schedule and technical requirements. Leading a team in analyzing critical cost, technical and schedule aspects of supplier proposals, paying special attention to price and any exceptions to terms, the Statement of Work (SOW), the Technical Specifications or any other key requirements: then establish negotiation targets, including major subcontracts and procured material for portions of programs.
Role will require ability to travel up to 25%
Role will be hybrid in Broomfield/Louisville, Colorado or Madison, Wisconsin
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 a related field
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Preferred:

• 6 - 12+ years of relevant experience in program management, project management, and/or supply chain management
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Experience leading teams of direct reports and managing performance evaluation and development
• Experience managing complex situations, delegating authority, steering cross-functional partners and suppliers, fostering innovative thinking, instilling collaboration, driving execution success, challenging status quo, and demonstrating the ability to adapt to dynamic situations!
• Experience, interest and/or aptitude for working in a fast-paced mission-oriented environment
• Experience interfacing across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience and proficiency with Executive-level communication and presentation
• Experience building and maintaining supplier relationships
• Experience managing budget and schedule performance
• Experience and proficiency in people leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, conflict resolution, and providing performance feedback
• Experience defining strategic approaches and translating strategy into action-oriented execution plans
• Experience with the evaluation of supplier requests for proposals and/or quotes
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals
• Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
• Experience utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools
• Experience developing and/or improving templates, tools, guidelines, and/or processes to drive streamlined execution
• Experience working in aircraft, aerospace, electronics, software and/or other high tech industries
• Program Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification and/or experience demonstrating program management discipline
• Experience managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and/or spiral development models
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes and ability to assess and ensure compliant business execution
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier, Subcontract, and Supply Chain Management
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required in the future. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

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: $138,634.92 - $190,623.01
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.
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.