Director, Program Management

Saab • Auburn Hills, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Saab’s Land Systems division is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Program Director. This leader will establish and oversee a comprehensive, integrated program encompassing repair, training, depot support, spares, and maintenance across the Land Systems portfolio. The Program Director will operate effectively in a matrixed organization, build and manage a high-performing team, and partner closely with Saab colleagues globally to support technology transfer and critical knowledge exchange. Reporting to the Advanced Weapons System Segment Director, the Program Director will apply strong leadership, organizational capability, and program management expertise to resolve complex challenges and ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate has demonstrated profit-and-loss leadership experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong communication abilities. This position will be located out of our Auburn Hills, MI office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with MBA preferred, Business or related discipline is required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in a defense program leadership environment with preferences for missiles or munitions background
• Experience with various federal contracting processes to include EVMS, ECP/RFV, FAR, OTAs, SAPs, CRADAs, WPP, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, attention to detail while tracking multiple interdependent functions, and ability to follow-up action items and requests.
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess a strong work ethic and constant desire to learn.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and effectiveness working well with all levels of people in the organization.
• Willingness to model positive behaviors and do what is needed to help make an effort succeed.
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD Secret security clearance, TS/SCI is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex missiles systems and full life cycle support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead a complex program that is geographically diversified to ensure schedule, technical, financial and customer goals are achieved
• Establish schedule and financial program baseline and manage to the baseline using earned value
• Develop and manage a program plan that spans multiple sites and business units by coordinating with all stakeholders, customers, engineering, operations, manufacturing, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Work across geographically diverse infrastructure to deliver complex solutions.
• Develop and execute transfer of technology (ToT) program, to include supply chain, engineering and manufacturing elements.
• Effectively develop and manage relationships and cooperation with key industry partners.
• Set clear expectations and establish performance targets for the program/project team and deliver on those objectives.
• Effectively manage the financial performance of the assigned local operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

What This Job Offers

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