Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations.

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will be using your skills and expertise to support the execution of the business unit strategy and provide programmatic and technical leadership, guidance, and oversight for our integrated plan for space-based command & data handling (C&DH) product development. This includes overseeing product teams throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to product release. You will support the architecture and development of product technical baselines that support multiple customers and applications, ensuring consistency, continuity, and configuration control. You will shape product strategy and provide technical investment needs and staffing forecasts to Leadership. You will collaborate with other leaders and functions to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget. You will develop budgetary estimates and shape customer requirements during early pursuit phases. You will support proposal technical and cost volumes. You will also support program and technical reviews and provide guidance to staff on technical solution synthesis.

Must-haves:

• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related technical discipline.

• Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.

• Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.

• Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.

Preferred:

• Current TS/SCI security clearance.

• Master's degree in an Electrical Engineering or similar technical specialty, MBA or management

• Advanced knowledge of C&DH products, such as flight computers, the components they comprise, their functions, and interfaces.

• Experience leading the development of spaced-based C&DH products in a rapid prototyping commercial space environment.

• Ability to oversee multiple product development efforts, in coordination with Programs, to assure successful program execution for technical, schedule, and design-to-cost (DTC) objectives.

• Ability to lead and drive high-performance cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on program execution, customer satisfaction, and speed to market.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions to ensure that design-for-X principles are consistently applied to product development.

• Experience developing and managing product roadmaps that are aligned to business objectives and customer needs.

• Ability to apply sound technical and programmatic judgment, and make impactful decisions in complex and ambiguous situations, often with incomplete data.

• Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.

• Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business.

• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking.

• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, and enforcing accountability.

At Sierra Space (Sierra Space) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about Sierra Space

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:
Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:
Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
Rarely exposed to loud noises

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.

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:

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.