Director, Program Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Formulates and executes long-term master revenue plans and schedules in support of UAS production and delivery.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Program Management Office. Accountable for departmental objectives and deliverables
• Typically, will lead a team size of 5 to 8 Program/Project Managers
• Identifies needed resources for programs, defines and assigns major program roles
• Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with both internal and external customers and field-based employees on technical matters, as needed.
• Assigns and monitors work of program management staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical support and direction.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare program statement of work (SOW)
• Support the development and implementation of policies, standards, or procedures for Production Program Management, engineering and technical work

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of directly related production and development program management experience
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years' People management of Project and Program Managers
• Experience leading a major function or product area
• Controls planning, staffing, budgeting, managing multiple priorities and recommending and implementing change
• Requires regular interactions with peers/leaders and managers across functions to identify and resolve issues
• Leverages talent across the organization and across functions to achieve predictable Program/Project results.
• Utilizes leadership and negotiation skills to influence outcomes both within and outside of department area.