Sr. Director, Program Management Office (PMO)

About the role

The Director of Program Management is responsible for building and leading a high-performing program management organization that delivers predictable and repeatable financial, schedule, and performance outcomes across a complex portfolio of programs, including both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus (CP) programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement division-wide program management strategy
• Develop, train, and oversee implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management across the Space Division.
• Establish consistent reporting structures, program baselines, and best-practice frameworks aligned with industry standards.
• Ensure alignment with recognized government and commercial contracting expectations.
• Lead and build program management capability
• Lead the program management function for multiple Space Business Units, including direct leadership of PM personnel.
• Create dashboards, performance metrics, and management tools that monitor ongoing program effectiveness.
• Review underperforming programs, partner with program leadership on mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution.
• Establish program baselines to ensure execution meets or exceeds cost, schedule, and margin targets.
• Position Program Management as a strategic enabler for revenue growth, operating profit, and customer loyalty.
• Champion collaboration and integrated execution
• Collaborate across functional and business unit teams to unify program management expectations and execution practices.
• Serve as the central point of alignment for PM governance, communication, and process consistency across the Space Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred).
• At least 15 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 and demonstrated competency with industry standards for government and commercial contract types.
• Demonstrated success managing customers at the executive level.
• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred).
• At least 15 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 and demonstrated competency with industry standards for government and commercial contract types.
• Demonstrated success managing customers at the executive level.
• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries preferred.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Program management expertise
• Collaborative leadership
• Customer relationship management
• Financial and budget management
• Industry-standard contract knowledge

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one.
• Flexible planned vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Inclusive company culture.

Pay

Buffalo, NY $225,000.00–$325,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY