Logistics Program Manager, Middle East

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead & Scale Logistics Operations: Manage all aspects of logistics operations from initial acquisition through post-deployment sustainment, ensuring that all logistical elements are executed seamlessly.
• Create, manage, and coordinate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to ensure all logistics documentation meets contractual and operational requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to establish design concepts and criteria, ensuring that logistical considerations are integrated into product development and deployment strategies.
• Develop and refine SOPs and processes that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and consistency across deployments.
• Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the main owner of all logistics and sustainment issues, ensuring that all concerns are addressed promptly and effectively with the key stakeholders.
• Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government representatives, to ensure alignment and transparency on logistics matters.
• Team & Resource Management Provide leadership and maintain high standards of excellence within the logistics team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business/operations, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• 5+ years of progressively complex operations and program management experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity (leading multi-disciplinary teams).
• Demonstrated technical and leadership acumen. Deep expertise in operations, logistics, and large-scale deployment management principles.
• Strong leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet rigorous deadlines and milestones.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers,…
• Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Experience with direct US Government or Military program offices is desired.