A leading aerospace and defense technology company is seeking a Program Management Director to lead its program management function across a multi-business-unit division focused on high-reliability space and defense solutions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving consistency in processes, tools, and best practices while directly leading program management teams across three distinct business units.
What You Will Do
Lead and develop the program management function across multiple business units, including direct leadership of program management personnel
Develop, train, and oversee implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management
Establish program baselines that ensure execution meets or exceeds proposal margin targets
Identify and implement improved program management processes, tools, and best practices
Build and mentor senior program management leadership across the division
Create performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to monitor effectiveness
Review underperforming programs, develop mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution
Position program management as a growth enabler for revenue and operating profit
Manage customer relationships at the executive level
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred)
Minimum 10 years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership capability
PMP certification or equivalent
Proven ability to develop functional strategies and implement large-scale processes