Program Delivery Director

Re:Build Manufacturing • Rock Hill, SC

38d • $151,436 - $252,393 • Onsite

About The Position

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.
Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.
We are seeking a business leader with substantial commercial and operational experience who will own the complete lifecycle of large-scale programs ($10MM-$25MM+ annual revenue). The ideal candidate has proven experience managing complex engineering and manufacturing programs at multiple sites. They build relationships with customers and internal collaborators by showing results. They can influence and coordinate resources across organizational boundaries without direct authority. You should be comfortable making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, navigating challenging customer situations, and building cohesive teams from diverse company resources.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
• 8-15+ years of progressive experience in program management, operations, or business leadership roles.
• Proven track record managing P&Ls of $10-$25MM+ and coordinating complex activities across multiple locations or business units.
• Hands-on experience taking products from engineering through production at scale.
• Strong customer-facing skills with ability to navigate executive-level relationships.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, contract manufacturing, or similar high-reliability industries strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
• 8-12 years of experience in general management, operations, or business management roles
• Proven track record managing complex programs involving both engineering and manufacturing across multiple organizations
• Experience with P&L responsibility for business units or programs of $10MM+ annual revenue
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles with demanding technical customers
• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or related industries preferred
• Project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
• ERP systems (NetSuite or similar manufacturing ERP platforms)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel financial modeling, PowerPoint for executive presentations)
• Collaboration tools (Teams, Slack, SharePoint)
• CAD/PLM systems familiarity (SolidWorks, PDM systems)
• Financial reporting and analysis tools
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own complete program P&L - Manage all aspects of program financial performance including pricing, budgeting, cost control, and profitability from initial quote through production at scale
• Lead Integrated Program Leadership Team (IPLT) - Direct and coordinate Chief Program Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Leader, Supply Chain Leader, Finance Leader, and Commercial Leader to ensure aligned execution
• Direct dedicated program resources - Manage designated resources from member companies during program assignments; manage their time and priorities during program execution
• Drive customer relationships - Serve as primary contact point and strategic collaborator with customers, particularly during blocking issues or critical decision points; navigate complex customer dynamics effectively
• Coordinate multi-site execution - Manage program activities across Re:Build operating sites, ensuring seamless coordination and eliminating friction between organizations
• Manage design-to-production transitions - Own the complete process from engineering through prototype, LRIP, and volume manufacturing, ensuring Manufacturing-Constrained Design (MCD) principles are applied
• Execute stage-gate processes - Drive programs through established gates (concept, design review, detailed design freeze, prototype validation, pilot run, production launch, post-launch review) with appropriate decision authority
• Resource planning and forecasting - Provide accurate forecasts of upcoming resource needs to Re:Build Services Resourcing Group; solidify engineer assignments for programs going under PO
• Identify and solve problems independently - Look for solutions to barriers preventing program success; make decisions and take action without waiting for direction
• Build and lead high-performing teams - Create urgency and accountability within program teams; develop coherent team culture across distributed resources
• Manage supply chain development - Oversee development of external supplier relationships, capacity assessment, and contract negotiations in coordination with Supply Chain Leader

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• paid time off
• Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

What This Job Offers

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