Sr. Director, Program Management - Columbia, MD

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving execution excellence across a diverse portfolio of complex technology programs supporting both Defense and Commercial markets. This role provides strategic oversight of program performance, leads the development and institutionalization of scalable processes, and plays a key role in business growth through capture and proposal support. Your tasks Provide executive oversight for a portfolio of large, complex programs across multiple customers and technologies.Ensure successful delivery within cost, schedule, and performance objectives.Lead strategic planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.Develop and implement standardized program management processes and governance frameworks.Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.Support business development and capture efforts, including proposals and execution strategies.Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.Engage with senior leadership, customers, and stakeholders.Lead and develop high-performing program teams. Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).15+ years of experience in program management leadership roles.Experience in Defense and Commercial technology sectors.Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.Proven experience in process development and business capture support.PMP or PgMP certification is preferredExperience with DoD contracting and compliance frameworks is highly desirable.Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, MS Project, and advanced Excel.Skilled in key competencies such as strategic leadership, program execution excellence, financial and operational acumen, capture and growth enablement, and stakeholder management and communication.In order to be considered, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident able to obtain an interim or final suitability determination, subject to completion and favorable adjudication of the required background investigation. Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application! The total compensation for this position is $193K-$257K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills. Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty. Our offer Flexible working hour modelsTraining & continuing educationPrivately owned companyPromoting innovationLong-term & attractive work environment