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. This role is accountable for enterprise execution discipline, Estimate at Complete (EAC) integrity, process rigor, and program management talent development.

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 analysis and budgeting
• Contract management

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