Director of Program Operations

This position leads program execution for a growing engineering and manufacturing organization. The Director of Program Operations oversees how customer programs move from planning through delivery and provides leadership to a team responsible for schedule, cost, and performance.

This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and quality to ensure programs are delivered reliably in a fast paced, hands on environment.

• Lead multiple programs across different phases of execution
• Establish consistent program planning, tracking, and reporting practices
• Coach and support program and project managers
• Maintain visibility into schedule, cost, and risk
• Serve as a senior point of contact for customers and partners
• Support forecasting, cost control, and change management
• Coordinate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Ensure programs meet applicable contractual and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
• Five or more years of program or project management experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Experience leading cross functional teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfort working with regulated customers
• Ability to meet customer and regulatory eligibility requirements

• PMP or similar certification
• Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and quality systems
• Background delivering complex hardware or engineered systems