Program Director - Ammunition
About The Position
The Program Director – Ammunition is responsible for establishing and leading the program management function supporting the organization's ammunition portfolio. This role provides leadership in developing program execution frameworks, supporting business growth initiatives, and ensuring readiness to successfully deliver ammunition programs across their lifecycle. Operating within a regulated and contract-driven environment, the Program Director works closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and business development teams to prepare the organization for successful program execution. The role focuses on building program governance, supporting capture and proposal efforts, and developing scalable processes that enable efficient execution as ammunition programs transition into production and delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
- 10–15+ years of experience in program management, engineering, or operations including leadership roles
- Experience supporting complex manufacturing, defense, or ammunition-related programs; within regulated or contract-driven environments preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, program planning, or program startup activities
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish program management frameworks, processes, and governance structures supporting ammunition programs.
- Develop program execution standards including planning, reporting, risk management, and performance tracking.
- Coordinate with leadership to align program structures with operational capabilities and organizational objectives.
- Support planning and readiness activities for ammunition programs transitioning from opportunity development into execution.
- Develop preliminary program plans, schedules, and resource strategies. Identify operational, technical, and financial considerations associated with program execution.
- Ensure alignment between engineering development, manufacturing capacity, and supply chain capabilities.
- Support business development and capture activities by providing program management inputs during proposal development. Contribute to program cost estimates, technical planning, and execution frameworks.
- Assist with development of execution strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation plans for new opportunities.
- Support transition from capture and proposal phases into program startup.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, safety, quality, and finance teams to align program planning activities. Ensure technical, operational, and compliance considerations are incorporated into program planning.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support program readiness and organizational alignment.
- Support engagement with customers during proposal, planning, and program startup phases.
- Assist in preparing program reviews, technical discussions, and execution planning updates. Ensure clear communication of program planning assumptions, risks, and execution strategies.
- Identify program execution risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support development of compliance frameworks supporting ammunition program execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
