Director Programs

Director Programs

As Director Programs you will be driving our strategic business operations for all programmatic aspects of your assigned projects with specific focused responsibility for customer relationship, cost, schedule and technical planning, tracking and reporting, technical execution and ensuring overall program performance objectives are achieved. Your focus will be on delivery of ISR as a service. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn‑key command / control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide.

The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning, execution, and management of aerospace and defense programs to ensure achievement of customer satisfaction, cost, and schedule objectives.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for program‑related inquiries.

Oversee and guide the development of technical planning, tracking, and reporting mechanisms to ensure successful program delivery.

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring issues are tracked and resolved efficiently.

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight in all phases of resource planning and allocation, in coordination with other corporate entities.

Lead and mentor a high‑performing team to foster innovation, develop new solutions, and enhance overall program performance.

Monitor and control program budgets, expenditures, and resource allocation to optimize financial performance.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Present regular status updates, reports, and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.

Negotiate contracts, agreements, and terms with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field

Relevant experience may substitute for required education

Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, science, aerospace and / or engineering programs

Prior experience leading a team of Program Managers and the programs they are managing; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee career development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, as well as holding people accountable

Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available to support the program

Demonstrated working knowledge of managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of multiple programs through all phases from inception to completion

Proven track‑record developing, communicating and executing to meet financial forecasts

Extensive experience with the development of tactical and strategic business growth strategy

Responsible for high‑level relationship management internally (executive leadership, peers, support functions, and subordinates) and external customers;
Interact internally with leaders and customers on business matters and partners with functional leadership towards success and continuous improvement

Responsible for customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities

Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing,…