Director of Program Management

NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC•St. Paul, MN

2d•$140,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

At North Wind, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Director of Program Management to co-lead the development, infrastructure build-out, and operational stand-up of a greenfield hypersonic ground test and data evaluation facility. This facility is slated to be a premier hub for next-generation defense aerospace initiatives, including advanced R&D and testing environments for hypersonic technologies. The Director of Program Management will serve as a trusted strategic and operational partner to the Vice President of Program Management, supporting the successful execution and oversight of programs across the organization. They will ensure all phases of the project lifecycle adhere strictly to established program management best practices. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of program management expertise, rigorous risk mitigation strategies, and advanced technical aptitude in building data tracking solutions to monitor multi-layered project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience
At least 6 years of experience leading large scale programs / projects and driving performance against a schedule and budget
Experience in government project management/execution and closeout
Extensive experience in program finance, complex cost-reimbursable and FFP structures, and enterprise financial and planning tools to include experience with EVM (EV) in an applicable system
Demonstrated experience commanding or directing complex, cross-functional organizational units, with an emphasis on establishing rigorous operational cadences and personnel management
Design / Build program experience
Must be a U.S citizen
Ability to acquire US security clearance at Secret / Top Secret level

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management experience
Subcontract Management experience
Functional and/or assignment manager experience
6 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
PMP Certificate
Costpoint workforce management experience
Attention to detail and delegation of tasks and budgets to CAMs and / or other stakeholders
EAC definition, reporting, and management
Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations
Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
Experience building strong customer and supplier relationships.
Experienced people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of program from inception through completion
Responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of individual capabilities
Act as customer contact for program activities, lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
Serves as the operational hub for the program, driving the daily execution rhythm across engineering, finance, and project teams to protect schedule and margin
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks (e.g. technical, cost, schedule, legal, security)
Maintain risk register and ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed
Strategically manage Program and NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability