Program Management Sr Mgr - L6

Standard Job Description

Work location:

Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX

You will be the Program Management Sr Manager for the ATACMS Program Management team. Our team is responsible for conversion of ATACMS to DCS, offshore relocation, and program governance.

Strategy & Market Entry:
Develop and execute a roadmap to transition ATACMS from FMS to DCS, including market analysis, pricing, and customer engagement.

Export‑Control Licensing:
Lead preparation, submission, and coordination of DSP‑5 marketing‑license applications with the U.S. State Department; ensure full ITAR/EAR compliance.

Stakeholder Interface:
Work with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Sustainment) and State Department to resolve licensing or export‑control issues.

Contract Framework:
Define DCS contract structures, warranty terms, and support agreements

Relocation Planning:
Plan and manage the transfer of the ATACMS production line from U.S. sites to the European JV location.

Tooling & Documentation Transfer:
Oversee migration of existing tooling, inspection equipment, and process documentation; create a detailed tooling‑migration schedule and risk‑mitigation plan.

New Tooling Procurement:
Identify, acquire, and qualify additional tooling needed for European production while meeting legacy‑design compatibility and cost targets.

Cross‑Functional Leadership:
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team to execute the offshoring effort.

Integrated Management:
Maintain an integrated schedule, budget, and risk register; provide regular status updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Manage ongoing relationships with external partners, suppliers, and government agencies throughout the conversion and offshoring lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep program‑management expertise, capable of navigating complex technical and regulatory landscapes. This role offers high impact on a critical defense program and the opportunity to shape its commercial future.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is located in Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

• Program Management
  - Minimum 10+years of experience leading large, complex aerospace/defense programs, preferably with FMS to DCS conversion experience.
• Export Control & Licensing
  - Direct experience preparing and managing DSP‑5 (or equivalent) applications; deep knowledge of ITAR/EAR and U.S. export regulations.
• Manufacturing & Tooling Transfer
  - Proven track record in relocating production lines, managing tooling migration, and establishing new manufacturing facilities abroad.
• Joint‑Venture/International Collaboration
  - Experience working with foreign partners, joint‑venture structures, and cross‑cultural teams.
• Leadership & Communication
  - Strong influence skills, ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, and communicate complex technical concepts to senior executives and government officials.
• Budget & Schedule Control
  - Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑year budgets >$200M and complex schedules with critical path management.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance to be considered

• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach.
• Comfortable operating in high‑visibility, politically sensitive environments.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑changing, global landscape.

Be accountable:
Tell me about a time you encountered significant resistance or a major setback on a project you were working on, but managed to work through it anyway.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
Describe a major challenge you've experienced with this process or area. How did you deal with it? What was the resolution?

Develop enduring relationships:
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