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Program Management Director - Aerospace and Defense

roanoke, VA

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Are you a senior program management leader with a track record of building high-performing teams, improving execution, and managing complex programs in Aerospace & Defense or another highly regulated industry ?

This is an opportunity to lead the Program Management function across multiple business units , establish enterprise-level best practices, and directly influence program performance, revenue growth, and operating profitability.

What You’ll Lead

Develop and implement program management strategies, objectives, and best practices across multiple business units

Lead program management functions across the division, including direct leadership of senior PM professionals

Establish program baselines aligned with cost, schedule, performance, and margin objectives

Standardize program management processes, tools, metrics, and operating practices

Build, mentor, and develop senior program management leadership

Create dashboards and performance metrics to measure program effectiveness

Identify underperforming programs and lead mitigation and recovery strategies

Drive consistency and accountability across a complex, matrixed organization

Position program management as a strategic driver of growth, revenue, and operating profit

Partner with customers and internal leadership at the executive level

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science , or related discipline

10+ years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership capability

Proven experience developing functional strategies and implementing large-scale processes

Strong leadership experience within a matrixed organization

Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills

PMP certification or equivalent preferred/required

Strong understanding of government and commercial contract environments

Demonstrated success managing executive-level customer relationships

Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

Opportunity to transform and standardize program management practices

Direct influence over cost, schedule, performance, revenue, and profitability

Build and mentor senior program management talent

High visibility with executive leadership and customers

Work within a high-reliability Aerospace & Defense environment

Strong professional development and leadership opportunities

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

401(k) matching and additional financial benefits

Tuition assistance, mentorship, and leadership development

Flexible PTO, holidays, parental leave, and Friday afternoon flexibility

If you're a senior program management leader ready to take ownership of a multi-business portfolio and shape how complex aerospace and defense programs are executed , I'd love to connect.

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roanoke, VA, 24000, US

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