IT Project Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Sparks, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Sparks, NV

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Project Manager I at SNC, you will oversee projects from design to release, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. This role involves developing project plans, managing budgets, and interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, including proposal development, planning, execution, and closeout, while adapting to frequent changes in project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight on various Enterprise projects of varying complexity.
• Monitor, update, and report on indirect project performance/status in accordance with associated Enterprise processes and framework.
• Regularly communicate to management regarding the status of project deliverables.
• Identify, monitor, control, and communicate project risks and opportunities.
• Assemble project plans, track key project milestones, and communicate status to stakeholders and management.
• Identify staffing/resource needs for assigned projects to ensure successful completion.
• Develop proposals for assigned project initiatives, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and management requirements are met.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with Functional Area stakeholders, Program Sponsor, Procurement, Management, Program Support, Training Department, and IT.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years equivalent experience in business management, IT, or a related field of study.
• Experience with financial and reporting systems desired.
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills to plan and manage program budgets.
• Required skills include time management, conflict resolution, communication, presentation, and program management literacy.
• Strong aptitude to connect with business processes and quickly learn business operations.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity with significant attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Agile/flexible mindset and ability to react positively to changing environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• Experience in Government Contracting preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Previous experience leading software/system development and deployment.
• Preferred system exposure to include PLM, MES, Network, and Model Based Development.
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCRUM/Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual incentive pay based on performance