Sr. Director Program Management - Strategic Systems

What You'll Do

• Ensure all program elements are flawlessly executed
• Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user’s needs through execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of programs
• Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance
• Own development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, evaluating the balance and re-balance of customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally
• Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics
• Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all customer or end user contractually required deliverables
• Drive a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including preparation and follow up activities
• Complete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks
• Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to achieve schedule milestones
• Support business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities, including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers

Required Qualifications

• Experience delivering new development products to an operational environment
• Experience sustaining software-centric products
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and ability to lead by influence and collaboration
• Proven experience driving complex program execution and ability to focus on long-term business objectives
• Experience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Experience in technical program management and ability to run multiple projects
• Expert understanding of complex project financials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software development
• Experience in autonomy development
• DoD contracting experience