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Amtex Systems Inc lists this Director Program Management (Aerospace & Defense) opportunity in blacksburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Location
Blacksburg, VA (Relocation Assistance Available)
Work Model
Onsite / Hybrid (Fridays Flexible)
Mode of Interview
Virtual (Video/Technical) & Onsite Leadership Rounds
Position Overview
The Program Management Director leads the program management function across distinct business units within the Power and Data Division, supporting mission-critical applications across the Space and Defense sectors . Reporting at the divisional level, this executive role establishes standardized processes, governance tools, and functional strategies to optimize portfolio margins, drive operational consistency, and position program execution as a direct enabler of revenue and operating profit growth.
Key Responsibilities
Divisional Functional Leadership: Develop, execute, and train teams on functional strategies, best practices, and standardized program management frameworks across all Power and Data Division business units.
Team Mentorship & Growth: Lead and mentor senior program management leadership, embedding core competencies, governance rigor, and strategic accountability across project teams.
Baseline & Margin Optimization: Establish program baselines that ensure project execution meets or exceeds initial proposal margin targets and revenue goals.
Portfolio Health & Program Recovery: Create performance dashboards and metrics to monitor program health; lead reviews for underperforming programs and oversee cross-functional recovery and mitigation plans.
Process & Tool Standardization: Identify, develop, and deploy improved program management tools, methodologies, and best practices tailored to support each Business Unit's operational needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
Mandatory Certification: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Experience: 10+ years of dedicated program management experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar program portfolios.
Industry Experience: Direct background in Aerospace & Defense or another highly regulated sector (e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Advanced Manufacturing).
Strategic Capabilities: Proven ability to manage portfolio P&L metrics, establish operational baselines, recover distressed projects, and present to executive stakeholders.
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Worksite address
blacksburg, VA, 24062, US
Who can apply
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