Project Manager I

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Englewood
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Project Manager I supports the IT PMO by coordinating, tracking, and delivering technology projects with emphasis in two core stewardship areas: 1. Program level budget ownership, ensuring accurate forecasting, financial alignment, and governance. 2. Resource management across the IT PMO, ensuring reliable capacity forecasting, variance monitoring, and up to date resource allocations in support of portfolio decision making. The PM I partners with resource managers, finance, technical teams, and PMO leadership to maintain transparency and accuracy in both cost and resource data — responsibilities consistent with enterprise PMO procedures. This role is ideal for early career project managers interested in developing deep expertise in financial stewardship, resource governance, and structured PMO processes. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Responsibilities: Budget Ownership & Financial Management Own the consolidated budget for assigned IT PMO programs, ensuring compliance with PMO standards and governance expectations, consistent with enterprise cost?planning procedures. Develop, maintain, and refine cost forecasts (labor, materials, services, tools, infrastructure, risk reserves) for all projects/programs under IT PMO. Track monthly actuals vs. forecast; identify and communicate variances; partner with Finance to resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with IT resource managers to ensure forecasts align with staffing assignments and approved resource requests. Maintain auditable records of budget changes in alignment with IT governance and audit requirements. Resource Management Resource Forecasting & Capacity Planning Support the structured approach to IT resource forecasting, supply?and?demand modeling, and capacity analysis , consistent with the IT Resource Management procedure. Maintain accurate resource allocations for assigned projects within Tempus (or successor tooling), ensuring alignment with schedules and approved staffing plans Identify persistent variance patterns (over? or under?allocations) and proactively report them to PMs to determine whether adjustments are required. Support PMO leadership in portfolio?level resource roll?ups, supply/demand assessments, and scenario?planning requirements used in EIPM and annual budget cycles. Resource Request Management Collaborate with resource managers to forecast role?based resource needs for upcoming phases of work, using generic and/or named resources as defined in PMO processes. Ensure only approved resource requests are utilized for project planning and execution, escalating capacity or availability concerns as needed. Update project?specific resource plans as estimates refine and new information becomes available. Project Coordination & Delivery Support Support scope definition, schedule development, milestone tracking, and deliverable planning aligned with PMO procedures. Assist in risk, issue, and dependency tracking. Participate in program reviews and provide updates on budget, schedule, and resource health. Maintain documentation repositories in compliance with audit requirements. Stakeholder Communication Provide regular status reporting, including financial health, resource allocation status, accomplishments, risks, and upcoming activities. Partner with cross?functional teams (Engineering, Cyber, Architecture, Business Partners, Finance) to support program alignment and readiness. Process & Compliance Budget Management Adhere to PMO procedures and governance models for project planning, cost management, and resource forecasting. Support continuous improvement of PMO cost?planning frameworks and annual budget?planning cycles. Charge Code Management Open, manage, and close charge codes according to enterprise requirements, including PMSR initiation, Costpoint status reviews, phase?appropriate activation, and full close?out coordination with Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and PMO leadership. Ensure all commitments, labor access, and inventory considerations are resolved prior to permanent closure. Resource Management Governance Adhere to all resource?governance controls, including cadence?based forecasting updates, approval processes, and collaboration duties outlined in IT PMO policy. Maintain high data quality and audit readiness across both cost and resource?related PMO artifacts. Participate in continuous improvement of PMO resource and financial governance. Success Criteria Maintains accurate and timely cost and resource forecasts. Ensures transparency and accountability in budget execution and resource allocation. Proactively identifies variances and collaborates to resolve them. Supports PMO?wide processes, tooling accuracy, and continuous improvement. Demonstrates cross?functional partnership and adherence to PMO governance. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, financial analysis, resource planning, accounting / budgeting or related experience. Foundational understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, hybrid). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, project/portfolio management tools (e.g., Tempus), and collaboration platforms. Demonstrated experience in managing a project. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in an IT PMO or technology?driven environment. Familiarity with budgeting, cost estimation, financial forecasting, and/or capacity modeling. Exposure to enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, Adaptive, or Tempus. Interest in developing expertise in financial stewardship, resource governance, and enterprise portfolio management. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . 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. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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