Program Management, Director

FlightSafety International•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Director, Program Delivery (Execution) is responsible for integrated delivery and overall execution outcomes for highly complex, enterprise-level programs across multiple disciplines and lifecycle phases, including development, production, integration, and sustainment. The Director is the single point of accountability for program-level integration and delivery outcomes, aligning cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer requirements through coordination with functional organizations and Control Account Managers (CAMs) or equivalent delivery leads. The role leads cross-functional integration across workstreams and ensures cohesive execution through structured program management practices. It partners closely with the PMO Center of Excellence (CoE) to adhere to standards, governance, and Program Controls disciplines while maintaining distinct responsibilities for program integration, functional execution, and controls ownership. The position also serves as a primary interface for executive stakeholders and customers, leads program governance forums, and provides direction and mentorship to Program Managers and integration leads.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in program management or related leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, multidisciplinary programs with full lifecycle accountability.
Proven ability to deliver programs in high-visibility, high-risk environments.
Experience operating within structured program management environments with centralized standards and controls functions.
Expertise integrating execution of complex, cross-functional programs across multiple lifecycle phases.
Ability to integrate technical, operational, and business workstreams into a cohesive delivery model.
Advanced capability in program performance management frameworks, risk identification, and issue resolution.
Ability to partner effectively with a PMO Center of Excellence, ensuring standards are followed and Program Controls are used effectively without taking direct ownership of them.
Strong decision-making under uncertainty, including management of competing priorities and constraints.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership and ability to influence across organizations without direct authority.
Strong understanding of program performance management frameworks such as EVM or equivalent methodologies.
Knowledge of integrated scheduling practices such as IMS or equivalent and dependency management.
Experience in matrixed organizations with CAM-based or equivalent execution ownership models.
Working knowledge of PMI knowledge areas, including Integration, Cost, Schedule, Risk, and Stakeholder Management.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Must meet applicable export-control requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. Person or otherwise being eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs.
May need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the applicant is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by OFAC.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Advanced coursework or certifications in program management, systems engineering, or operations management.
Executive leadership or enterprise program management training.

Responsibilities

Establish execution strategies, program structures, and operating rhythms aligned with approved program baselines and business objectives.
Ensure delivery performance against cost, schedule, and technical targets using established performance management frameworks.
Maintain accountability for program outcomes by integrating performance across functional teams and delivery leads.
Integrate multiple workstreams into a unified execution model aligned to the program work breakdown structure (WBS) or equivalent delivery framework.
Manage interdependencies, sequencing, and delivery alignment using integrated scheduling practices such as an Integrated Master Schedule or equivalent.
Ensure execution accountability resides within functional teams and CAMs or equivalent leads.
Coordinate execution and reinforce delivery accountability across functional teams without assuming functional reporting authority.
Partner with the PMO Center of Excellence to implement Program Controls disciplines, including cost management, scheduling, baseline control, and performance reporting frameworks such as EVM or equivalent.
Use Program Controls outputs, including performance metrics and variance analysis, to inform execution decisions.
Support governance processes, including baseline reviews, performance reviews, and audit activities.
Maintain separation between execution leadership, Program Controls ownership, and functional accountability.
Identify and manage complex technical, operational, and delivery risks using structured risk management processes.
Lead issue resolution and escalation management.
Drive corrective actions to maintain program stability and delivery commitments in coordination with functional organizations and CAMs or equivalent delivery leads.
Serve as the primary interface with executive stakeholders and customers for program execution.
Lead program governance forums, including program reviews, milestone reviews, and decision-making forums.
Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs clearly using integrated performance data.
Ensure stakeholder expectations align with execution realities.
Lead cross-functional program teams and provide direction to Program Managers and integration leads.
Mentor program leadership on execution strategies, delivery discipline, and risk management; reinforce separation of responsibilities across Program Management, Program Controls, and functional execution ownership.
Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and execution excellence.