Director of Program Management

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director of Program Management to lead our Program Management team in Miamisburg, OH. The ideal candidate will scale program execution, build modern program operations, and ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team (hiring, onboarding, performance, and succession planning).
• Scale program execution by standardizing playbooks, templates, tooling, and an operating cadence that teams actually use.
• Create clarity and accountability across programs—prioritize, unblock teams, and drive rapid issue/risk escalation and closure.
• Ownt end-to-end program outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and delivery—translating customer commitments into executable plans.
• Run program financials with real-time visibility: ETC/EAC forecasting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, billing/shipping, AR, and KPI-based performance reviews.
• Lead non-catalog proposal execution (management/cost volumes, BOEs, IMS, risk register) and support negotiations and fact-finds.
• Build trusted customer relationships and serve as an executive-level point of contact.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting requirements, including FAR and TINA.
• Drive a data-driven operating rhythm (PMRs, ETC/EAC reviews, leadership updates) with crisp status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Continuously improve how we deliver—tighten planning, strengthen risk management, and modernize workflows (primarily waterfall) to increase speed and predictability.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline and/or Business.
• 6+ years of progressive program/project management experience in aerospace or defense, including people leadership.
• Strong program finance skills (ETC/EAC forecasting, program P&L, risk/opportunity estimation, and ASC 606 revenue recognition) with comfort using metrics and dashboards to drive decisions.
• Experience building scalable program management systems (tools, templates, governance, reporting) and driving adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning discipline, including integrated master schedules, clear critical-path thinking, and waterfall execution.
• Executive-level communication and customer presence—able to translate complex program data into clear decisions and actions.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance(s) (e.g., DOE / DoD Secret), as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (MS and/or MBA).
• PMP or similar program management certification.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks.
• Familiarity with managing export-controlled/CUI programs.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. Government contracting (FAR/TINA).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.
• A collaborative environment building mission-critical technology with real-world impact.