Director and General Manager, Program Management

L3HHCM20•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Manager responsible for developing a vision, strategy, and tactics to drive growth and operational excellence across the Aeromet business. This role oversees the Profit and Loss (P&L) of the business unit, ensuring financial objectives are met while achieving high customer satisfaction, maximizing revenue and profitability, and creating a collaborative and exciting work environment. The GM will provide leadership to business development activities, support major bids and proposals, and build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
15 years of defense industry experience, primarily in senior management roles, leading and motivating cross functional teams. Proven success in program performance, on contract growth, cost management, quality, and delivery.
Secret security clearance or higher
7+ years of experience collaborating with business development, program management, engineering, and operations in a government contracting environment.
7 years of experience in customer relationship management, understanding customer needs, and implementing systems to ensure satisfaction.
7 years of experience growing into new markets
7 years of experience leading teams with a focus on performance, cost management, and profitability. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed goals and manage programs to schedule and budget.
7 years of experience driving organizational growth, establishing strategies, and implementing scalable process improvements.
7 years of experience working with international customers and partners
7 years of experience developing and applying team performance metrics.
7 years of experience leading in a functional matrix organization.
7 years of experience in capture Management and Proposal Management

Nice To Haves

MBA Degree
US Secret Security Clearance (US Top Secret/SCI preferred)
Expertise in EO/IR market and supporting technology
Good understanding of government owned contractor operated (GOCO) programs
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and grow high-performing teams.
Driven individual, that is relentless in driving business outcomes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop a vision, strategy and associated tactics for Aeromet business that drives growth and operational excellence.
Lead the current business portfolio to achieve operational excellence, high customer satisfaction, maximization of revenue and profitability, high staff retention and continued growth.
Provide leadership to Business Development activities, including strategic business planning, new business forecasting and strategic capture.
Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership, peers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Conduct reviews and coordinate approvals of major bids and proposals to ensure success through bid submission to program execution.
Establish, grow and maintain close customer relationships, participate in the marketing and sales process, and actively promote the organization’s capabilities and strengths; ensure that customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities.
Translating strategic priorities into operational reality by aligning the business, setting clear objectives and driving the business cadence.
Driving high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment through teamwork, empowerment and accountability; tenaciously work to meet or exceed challenging goals and foster continuous improvement.
Create a strong culture of collaboration, trust and excitement to support employees and business growth
Manage team of Program Directors, Senior Managers and Program Management Office employees.
Manage performance and execution of the business