Director Program Management; Aerospace & Defense
Job in
Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, 24062, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Amtex Systems Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Location
Blacksburg, VA (Relocation Assistance Available)
Work ModelOnsite / Hybrid (Fridays Flexible)
Mode of InterviewVirtual (Video/Technical) & Onsite Leadership Rounds
Position OverviewThe Program Management Director leads the program management function across distinct business units within the Power and Data Division, supporting mission-critical applications across the Space and Defense sectors
. Reporting at the divisional level, this executive role establishes standardized processes, governance tools, and functional strategies to optimize portfolio margins, drive operational consistency, and position program execution as a direct enabler of revenue and operating profit growth.
- Divisional Functional Leadership: Develop, execute, and train teams on functional strategies, best practices, and standardized program management frameworks across all Power and Data Division business units.
- Team Mentorship & Growth: Lead and mentor senior program management leadership, embedding core competencies, governance rigor, and strategic accountability across project teams.
- Baseline & Margin Optimization: Establish program baselines that ensure project execution meets or exceeds initial proposal margin targets and revenue goals.
- Portfolio Health & Program Recovery: Create performance dashboards and metrics to monitor program health; lead reviews for underperforming programs and oversee cross-functional recovery and mitigation plans.
- Process & Tool Standardization: Identify, develop, and deploy improved program management tools, methodologies, and best practices tailored to support each Business Unit's operational needs.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
- Mandatory Certification: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Experience: 10+ years of dedicated program management experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar program portfolios.
- Industry
Experience:
Direct background in Aerospace & Defense or another highly regulated sector (e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Advanced Manufacturing). - Strategic Capabilities: Proven ability to manage portfolio P&L metrics, establish operational baselines, recover distressed projects, and present to executive stakeholders.
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