Senior Director, Program Management

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we’re dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting‑edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search‑and‑rescue teams do their jobs better.

We’re looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission‑driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

The Senior Director of Program Management will work closely with the leadership team to advance strategic and business objectives through the execution and growth of programs. A highly visible senior leader, this role will coordinate across the organization to drive the development and execution of programs. S/he will manage and develop all Program Managers in the execution of programs to deliver technical solutions on time and on budget.

The Sr. Director of Program Management will drive process improvements and tools to improve organization efficiency and effectiveness, and proactively identify and manage risks. The face of the Program Management Organization, this role will engage customers during the pre‑sales process through delivery.

• Manage Program Managers in the execution of programs of various size and complexity for both domestic and international customers. Focus specifically on programs that have significant production levels, are identified as Strategically Significant Programs (SSP) or are otherwise critical to our business.
• Assess and communicate Program requirements to the appropriate functions across the corporation. Coordinate functional support as needed to meet contractual requirements. Organize, plan and direct program schedules and costs across all functional areas.
• Develop, lead and report relevant metrics, drive action items and accountability.
• Monitor programs to detect or anticipate conditions, which threaten the achievement of the program plan.
• Establish and lead Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) of interdisciplinary staff through the life cycle of product development and delivery.
• Develop and expand customer relationships to meet business objectives. Seek new customer relationships. Actively communicate with customers and build relations with relevant decision makers/influencers primarily to understand customer needs but also to aid in the field of marketing – all with a view to increase and win business.
• Monitor and report program progress status internally to leadership and, as required by contract or relationships, externally. Monitor profitability, risk and risk management actions and results for concerned programs.
• Be the key channel of communication for customers and act as escalation in the event of customer issues.
• Drive risk management processes that identify risks and mitigation solutions.
• Be responsible for maintaining excellent customer relations with both new and existing customers.
• Oversee all interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of all commitments made relative to product development timelines, delivery, quality, and the required business metrics.
• Oversee and manage export compliance activities associated with transfer of materials, data and services to foreign customers, suppliers, agents and/or partners.
• Lead Lean Management activities to assure continuous improvement of…