Associate Director – Program Management

• Oversee daily execution of the in-country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering customer intimacy to support growth efforts.
• Serve as the primary operational Point of Contact for QEADF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation for NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar.
• Direct in-country team members, including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel, to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEADF.
• Build strong partnerships with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, acting as the primary liaison between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor leadership.
• Drive timely resolution of issues, ensuring Raytheon and subcontractor concerns are addressed promptly.
• Support contract proposals, including bidding, negotiation, definitization, and start-up processes.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with OCONUS and CONUS teams.
• Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as needed.
• Collaborate with internal functions, such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, to enhance program success.
• Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the in-country team to achieve program objectives while fostering a culture aligned with corporate vision and values.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 10+ years of experience.
• PMX Certification Level 4, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• CORE certification or process improvement equivalent.
• Experience with Program Management, Risk, and Opportunity Measures.
• Experience in program execution.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a cross-functional team in an international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with international customers.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.

Demonstrates expertise in Program Management, including procurement guidance, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation, while effectively leading cross-functional teams in an international environment. Proven ability to foster customer relationships and ensure compliance with financial and technical requirements.

• Program Management
• PMX Certification Level 4
• Financial Analysis Tools
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

• Program Execution
• Risk Management
• Opportunity Measures
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Resource Allocation

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Customer Relationship Management

• PMX Certification Level 4
• CORE Certification

• International Environment
• Subcontractor Management
• Operational Readiness
• Customer Program Reviews
• OCONUS Operations

• Project Management Tools
• Financial Analysis Systems