Product Line Director - EW Systems

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end execution of the AV EW Systems product line across all phases of the program lifecycle: capture, development, integration, production, fielding, and sustainment.
• For programs associated with the AV EW Systems group the PLD is responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and delivery commitments.
• Partner with the AV EW leadership and chief engineering team to align technical roadmap, architecture decisions, and capability evolution with customer requirements and business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs) including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, and finance.
• Develop, manage, and execute program budgets, EACs, forecasts, and margin performance.
• Ensure disciplined program controls, risk management, and change management across contracts.
• Drive affordability, scalability, and producibility initiatives aligned with customer acquisition strategies.
• Support pricing strategies, proposal development, and negotiation for new programs, follow-ons, and production options.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in defense programs, product line management, or program management.
• Demonstrated experience leading SIGINT/Cyber/EW/C-U systems developments.
• Strong working knowledge of EACs, program financials, earned value concepts, and execution metrics.
• Experience working directly with U.S. Army, NNSA, U.S. Air Force, and/or other government customers.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering complex, mission-critical systems.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
• Currently posses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.