Director of Strategic Programs
About The Position
The Director of Strategic Programs provides strategic leadership in developing, coordinating, and executing initiatives that support North Wind’s growth, operational objectives, and national security mission. The role works closely with executive leadership, program management, engineering, business development, and government stakeholders to align organizational capabilities with customer needs, strengthen strategic partnerships, and turn opportunities into executable programs. The Director leads strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams; oversees assigned program resources, budgets, schedules, risks, and performance objectives; and establishes governance, performance metrics, assurance processes, and executive reporting. The position also builds relationships with government customers and strategic partners, identifies opportunities to expand programs and secure funding, and recommends improvements to organizational efficiency and program effectiveness. It coordinates communications and presents strategic recommendations, performance, and growth opportunities to executive leadership. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance as required. North Wind conducts pre-employment background checks and drug testing and provides equal employment opportunity. The stated salary range is a general guideline, with actual pay depending on factors including education, experience, training, and other qualifications; North Wind states that it is committed to pay transparency. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, strategic operations, business development, or related leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary programs or strategic initiatives.
- Experience managing significant program resources, budgets, and organizational priorities.
- Strong background working with government customers, defense organizations, or highly technical environments.
- Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NNSA, or national laboratory programs.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, or emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated success securing government funding, developing strategic partnerships, or expanding programs.
- Experience overseeing multimillion-dollar programs or portfolios.
- Active government security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic programs and initiatives aligned with North Wind’s business objectives, technical capabilities, and long-term growth strategy.
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and adapt business unit strategy, identify and execute organizational priorities and emerging opportunities, and plan strategic investments.
- Represent business unit executive leadership in discussions, meetings, and events with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, program management, finance, and business development to plan and execute strategic initiatives; develop assurance processes to provide confidence that initiatives and programs are meeting objectives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with government customers, industry partners, national laboratories, and other strategic stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing programs, secure funding, and transition emerging technologies into sustainable programs.
- Collaborate with Growth and Business Development teams on customer engagement, program development, and strategic partnerships.
- Provide oversight of assigned program resources, budgets, schedules, risks, and performance objectives.
- Establish program governance, performance metrics, and executive reporting processes to improve accountability and execution.
- Evaluate organizational challenges and recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency and program effectiveness; lead cross-organizational teams executing improvement initiatives.
- Develop and coordinate communications materials with senior and executive leadership across the company.
- Present strategic recommendations, program performance, and growth opportunities to executive leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
