Supply Chain Program Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Supply Chain Program Manager II at SNC leading supply chain strategies for complex aerospace programs. Ensuring performance, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals in hybrid setting.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeLone Tree • Colorado, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,487 - $197,294 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise a team of SCPCs and SCPM I, providing daily oversight and guidance on SNC's tools, procedures, and processes
Participate in and occasionally lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and suppliers
Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors to provide updates, communicate needs and status, and request program-driven changes through Supply Management
Develop the Program-level Supply Chain Management Plan, outlining supply chain strategies, reporting, and communication plan
Develop a cohesive strategy for forming effective teaming within our supply chain network which encompasses a robust framework that ensures seamless integration
Develop comprehensive negotiation strategies to facilitate the formalization of strategic agreements with key suppliers
Create tailored sourcing strategies that address each category's unique requirements and actively engage cross-functional teams in collaborative planning sessions
Evaluate the performance and capabilities of current suppliers and the supply chain, forecast future needs, and develop negotiation strategies that promote sustained collaboration
May be responsible to lead make / buy assessments from supply chain perspective
May be assigned as the subcontract Program Manager for a large or complex subcontract, executing the role of Program Manager
Identify and coordinate the need for alternate or additional sources to enhance competition and leverage
Act as the supply chain architect and liaison for the proposal or program, ensuring a competitive, capable, and compliant supply base
Lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) strategies in support of proposals and new pursuits
Provide supply chain strategy and status to internal and external customers
Support SNC's Design for Excellence (Dfx) initiatives by leading the Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) efforts, including implementing Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies for development programs
Support department goals, objectives and supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery, negotiations, and purchase requisition processing time
Act as the liaison between the Supply Chain management team and the program to ensure alignment of prime requirements
Initiate the Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) process by developing the Material and Service Request (MSR) or Advanced Purchase Requisition (APL)
Create and update Supply Chain Program Review Charts, dashboards, highlighting the current cost, technical, and schedule performance of each program
Coordinate between supply chain teams (procurement, subcontract management, and the program) to ensure timely schedules and milestone delivery
Communicate supply chain status, identify/manage risk and opportunity
Manage the cost, technical, and schedule aspects of supply chain for a given proposal or program as the Program Management representative
Track progress against the Supply Chain schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations
Lead the development of Supplier/Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW), SDRLs, and other requirements flow downs
Identify potential risks within program specific supply chain and present mitigation plans to address risk
Use Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance
Monitor actual costs against budgeted costs and report variances
Prepare regular status reports on cost, schedule, and performance metrics
Maintain comprehensive documentation related to all aspects of the control account
Analyze causes behind significant variances from planned values in terms both time/costs recommending corrective actions where necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis Technical/Engineering concentration
9+ years of experience in operations or a related area
Relevant technical experience can be considered as a substitute for the required technical educational qualifications
In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience is required
Higher level relevant technical degree may substitute for required technical experience
In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and advanced contract management principles
Experience in multiple phases of product cycle to include prototyping, development, qualification, certification, LRIP (Low-Rate Initial Production), FRP (Full Rate Production) and Sustainment
Working experience in program management and knowledge of supply chain techniques including procurement regulatory requirements
Thorough knowledge of cost & schedule analysis
Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sectors, including defense, aircraft, and aerospace
Experience with commodities such as electronics, software, and other high-tech sectors
Experienced in Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) initiatives, including Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies for development programs
Working knowledge with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Material Sale Forecasts, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Gate Reviews
Proficiency in oral and written communication, with ability to present in front of groups
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Must be able to perform data analytics for trend analysis
Ability to travel 25% to 50% of time on average, with extensive travel from time to time
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 upon performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementnegotiation strategiescost analysisschedule analysisEarned Value Management (EVM)Design for Supply Chain (DFSC)Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC)procurement processescontract managementdata analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrisk managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsteam managementpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Technical/EngineeringSecret U.S. Security Clearance