Director of Program Management

Starkville, MS | $140,000-$150,000 salary or more depending on experience

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with an established manufacturer in Columbus, MS that is hiring a Director of Program Management to lead customer programs, manage contract performance, and keep key projects on schedule and within budget.

This is a strong fit for a senior program leader who has managed large, complex programs, worked closely with customers, and owned cost, schedule, risk, budgets, and team performance. The right person will be confident leading cross-functional teams and communicating with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of major customer programs.
• Manage schedules, budgets, pricing, risks, and deliverables.
• Track program costs and ensure projects stay within budget.
• Work directly with customers on status updates, needs, and issue resolution.
• Support proposals, contract planning, pricing, and program financials.
• Build project timelines, milestones, and progress reports.
• Lead program teams and provide direction to supervisors and staff.
• Partner with operations, finance, quality, engineering, and leadership.
• Identify risks early and create plans to keep programs on track.
• Support business growth by strengthening customer relationships and expanding program opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in program management, project management, manufacturing, or contract-based production environments.
• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, risk, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Experience leading teams, supervisors, or cross-functional project groups.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR requirements.
• PMP or PgMP certification required, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Benefits

• High-visibility leadership role reporting to the President & CEO
• Strong impact on program success, customer satisfaction, and profitability
• Opportunity to lead major programs and influence company growth
• Collaborative onsite team environment
• Occasional travel as needed

Pay

$140,000-$150,000 salary or more depending on experience

Schedule

• 100% Onsite
• Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts