Program Director, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Strategic leadership for a portfolio of solid rocket motor programs spanning development, test, production ramp, and sustained delivery for defense and space applications.
Role type
Senior IC program director (hardware manufacturing)
Builds
Next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications
Domain
Defense industry + Propulsion/Hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, P&L accountability, cross-functional team leadership, executive presence, risk management, subcontractor management, government contracting, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Propulsion/energetics domain knowledge, DoD acquisition processes, high-growth tech/defense company experience
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Jira
Responsibilities
Set and execute strategic direction for program portfolio, manage schedule/budget/risk/P&L, lead cross-functional teams, serve as primary executive interface with customers, oversee subcontractor performance, prepare contractual deliverables and reports, drive innovation and continuous improvement, partner with Growth on capture strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight