Program Management Director

About the Role

Moog’s Power and Data Division, recognized for innovative solutions in critical commercial and defense signal-integrity applications, seeks a Program Management Director to lead and drive consistency in divisional processes, tools, and best practices across three Business Units. This role is essential for ensuring programs meet cost, schedule, and performance commitments, positioning program management as a growth enabler for revenue and operating profit.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and oversee the implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management across the Power and Data Division.
• Lead the program management function for multiple Power and Data Division businesses, including direct leadership of program management personnel.
• Establish program baselines that ensure execution meets or exceeds proposal margin targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved program management processes, tools, and best practices to support each Business Unit.
• Build and mentor senior program management leadership, ensuring required competencies and behaviors are fully embedded.
• Create performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to monitor ongoing program management effectiveness.
• Review underperforming programs, partner with program leadership on mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred).
• At least 10 years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proven ability to develop functional strategies, establish best practices, and implement large-scale processes.
• Experience leading in a matrixed organization with strong collaboration and influence skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent and demonstrated competency with recognized industry standards for managing government and commercial contract types.
• Demonstrated success managing customers at the executive level.
• Prior experience from Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries (such as pharmaceutical).

Benefits

• Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by 12 core values, with multiple Employee Resource Groups.
• Flexible Friday afternoons.

Pay

Blacksburg, VA: $180,000.00–$240,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of Moog's total compensation package, which may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, and region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Moog offers an inclusive workplace and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.