Program Director

About the Role

Manage a complex program or multiple mid-level programs, providing regular liaison with customers to discuss program status, ongoing activities, and plans. Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy while performing program/technical management tasks within defined scope.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility.
• Apply and correlate knowledge of multiple disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve cohesive program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans.
• Provide higher management with status and decision information on key program issues.
• Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed and deliverables are submitted accurately and on time.
• Conduct group program reviews and communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management.
• Support proposal and pricing efforts as required.
• Execute personnel-related activities, including creating job descriptions, directing workload, managing employee relations, and conducting feedback sessions.
• Advise management on employee recognition, including raises, promotions, and awards.
• Manage accuracy of employee timecards and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Guide employees to complete required training and maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete scheduling and assigning of personnel, monitor progress, and resolve problems.
• Maintain quality service by enforcing organizational procedures and policies.
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, and recommending actions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to site personnel to ensure quality performance.
• Communicate with Government leads to ensure contractual needs are met.
• Manage and escalate personnel issues, ensuring corrective/disciplinary action is taken.
• Conduct internal Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and provide solutions for assigned contracts.
• Ensure production schedules and spend plans are maintained for all programs.
• Participate in management of Commercial or IR&D activities under area of purview.
• Coordinate resource loading with other Directors and Program Managers.
• Participate in Quality Management System Corporate Management Reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical, business, or related field (required).
• Department of Defense Acquisition (DAU) PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management (highly desired).
• 10+ years of personnel management experience with Government contracts.
• Competency in the acquisition process and ability to interpret and apply acquisition policy.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a minimum DoD-issued Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms.
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk.
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes).
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Training & Development.
• Wellness Resources.

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. Actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.