CareerPlan

Senior Director of Program Management, Defense Solutions

Germantown, MarylandFull-time$185k2026-09-24 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale, global satellite ground system program for the U.S. Department of War.

Role type

Senior Director of Program Management

Builds

Mission-critical satellite ground systems and network components for national defense

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Satellite Communications

Required skills

Program management, cross-functional team leadership, system architecture management, Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, quality management, government interface

Preferred skills

Leadership of large complex programs ($150M+), PMP certification, systems engineering lifecycle management

Technologies

Satellite ground systems, network components, Earned Value Management (EVM)

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of program plans (PMP, IMP, IMS); Manage program cost, schedule, and performance; Implement risk and quality management processes; Serve as primary interface with Government program leadership

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership & execution