Program Director

About the role

Saab's Surveillance Systems division is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Program Director. The Program Director could support either the Naval Segment or Ground & Air Segment. To be successful in this role, the Program Director must demonstrate expertise across a broad range of proposal expertise, development, production process, subcontract management, and Earned Value Management in a defense industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product development priorities by coordinating with stakeholders, customers, programs, business development, engineering, operations, manufacturing, both internal and external. This will include a development of requirements and practical applications to ensure both ground and maritime environments.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for assigned program portfolios, including cost, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth.
• Establish and govern program strategy, budgets, execution plans, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements, including effective use of EVM/EVMS for internal and external reporting.
• Lead complex, multidisciplinary programs spanning the design, development, manufacturing, integration, installation, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of ground-based or naval radar systems.
• Provide executive-level oversight of program execution, ensuring adherence to established processes and successful management of requirements, risk, integration, operational readiness, site acceptance, field deployment, regulatory considerations, and customer commitments.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, contracts, finance, quality, supply chain, construction/civil works, sales, product management, and other organizations to optimize resources and achieve portfolio objectives.
• Represent the organization with senior customers and stakeholders, supporting business and program activities across multiple time zones and traveling internationally as required.
• Effectively develop and manage relationships and cooperation with industry partners and customers.