Senior Program Director

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 or more years of related experience or 10 or more years of related experience with master’s degree
8 or more years of management experience in Engineering Management, Functional Management, or Program Management
Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement strategies to establish customer intimacy and new customer relationships
Demonstrated program execution expertise
Ability to build and lead a program management team with a vision for success and capable of delegating responsibilities to the appropriate team members
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management
Demonstrated experience with New Business / Capture Management
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead effectively in a team environment
Experience with DoD & international customers and/or partners
Active DoD Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain SAP clearances; OR DoE equivalent

Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, investment plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Leads the planning and execution of the program in conjunction with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations and Quality Assurance
Acts as customer contact for program and capture activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance and new business opportunities
Develops new business opportunities through teaming, non-traditional contractors, partnership with commercial industry, and large subcontractor strategies
Directs technical investments and makes strategic business decisions including implementation of common product development across a variety of customer bases
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Provides day-to-day people leadership of team and creates an environment that accelerates development of talent; apply rigorous knowledge management to capture learning, drive continuous improvement, and enhance employee engagement

Master’s Degree in Engineering a similar technical field, or Business Administration
15 or more years of experience in government program management or DoD
10 or more years of management experience in Engineering Management, or Program Management
Experience with development programs and Aircraft integration programs
Experience with Affordability and Capture Management Plans