Director of Program Management
Core
Lead a Program Management team to deliver products into mission-critical defense programs, building compliant operations and scaling execution cadence.
Role type
Director of Program Management
Builds
Mission-critical defense products and compliant program operations
Domain
Aerospace and defense / U.S. Government contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Program leadership and team development, Program finance (ETC/EAC, ASC 606), Scalable program management systems, Integrated master scheduling, Waterfall execution, Executive-level communication, U.S. Government contracting compliance
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (MS/MBA), PMP certification, Lean/Six Sigma, Export-controlled/CUI program management
Technologies
Waterfall methodology, ASC 606, FAR/TINA
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team (hiring, onboarding, performance, succession), Scale program execution by standardizing playbooks and tooling, Create clarity and accountability across programs, Own end-to-end program outcomes (scope, schedule, cost, delivery), Run program financials with real-time visibility, Lead non-catalog proposal execution and support negotiations, Build trusted customer relationships as executive point of contact, Ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting requirements, Drive a data-driven operating rhythm, Continuously improve delivery workflows
Seniority
Director, people leadership & strategy