Director Of Programs - C5ISR

TOMORROW HIRE • Gilbert, AZ

11d • $185,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Programs – C5ISR leads the execution, financial performance, and growth of a portfolio of defense and homeland security programs focused on C5ISR, border surveillance, and mission-critical security solutions. The role oversees the Program Management Office (PMO), manages Program Managers, drives portfolio profitability, ensures successful program delivery, and supports strategic growth initiatives. The position is full-time and onsite in Gilbert, Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in defense, aerospace, homeland security, or government sectors.
• Experience leading a PMO and managing multiple programs through Program Managers.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and strong business acumen.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer relationship, and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Gilbert, Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, RF sensing, communications, networking, AI/ML analytics, Counter-UAS, or autonomous systems.
• Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, systems integration, deployment, and sustainment programs.
• Understanding of the engineering/technical, operational, and financial considerations involved in designing, building, integrating, deploying, and sustaining complex systems.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government acquisition processes.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO and oversee a portfolio of 8–15 programs.
• Ensure program performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
• Establish PMO governance, reporting, risk management, and execution processes.
• Develop Program Managers and resolve portfolio-level issues and resource conflicts.
• Own portfolio P&L, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, expenses, and cash flow.
• Drive operational performance, delivery predictability, quality, and efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Business functions to ensure successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate program and portfolio risks.
• Build relationships with customers, prime contractors, and strategic partners.
• Lead growth opportunities, including contract extensions, follow-on awards, upgrades, and sustainment efforts.
• Support business development, capture, and proposal activities.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Prescription coverage with a mail-order option.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life, and voluntary insurance.
• 401(k) with John Hancock, eligible after 6 months.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Wellness and employee discount programs.
• Paid Time Off (2 weeks), 3 prorated sick days, and paid holidays, including Winter Break (Dec 24–31).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director