Sr Manager, Program Planning & Scheduling

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for translating functional plans into operational objectives and driving the success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive managerial experience, a proven track record of managing large teams and complex projects, and the ability to interact with executive leadership. The Senior Manager will oversee multiple disciplines or departments, ensuring that operational processes align with strategic objectives and financial plans.

This position demands a strong commitment to upholding company values, supporting organizational changes, and fostering a culture of excellence. They possess in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, as well as strong financial acumen and budget management skills.

This role involves translating functional plans into operational plans while identifying and executing key operational initiatives. It ensures that execution aligns with financial plans and holds accountability for area budgets. The individual embodies the company culture and demonstrates great leadership by leading and supporting change initiatives. Responsibilities include managing activities across two or more disciplines or departments, providing direct supervision to managers or individual contributors.

The role also drives the strategy and success of larger projects that impact multiple areas of the organization. It requires translating functional plans into actionable operational objectives to deliver results and providing guidance to subordinates. Additionally, the position contributes to financial planning and ensures execution according to established plans, goals, and priorities, with accountability for select budgets. Regular interaction with leadership, including executive‑level stakeholders, is essential, particularly on cross‑functional or customer matters that require persuasion in sensitive and complex situations.

The role involves addressing issues where analysis of data or situations demands conceptual thinking and a deep understanding of organizational objectives. Upholding and modeling company values is a key expectation, as is holding others accountable to those values.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower — to join us in this critical mission.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals — while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Several years of relevant work experience with a significant portion in a managerial or leadership role. Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change‑management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Professional and familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) Tools
• Proven experience in the development and maintenance of…