Program Director - Maritime

QinetiQ US•Franklin, MA

9d•$175,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

QinetiQ US is hiring an experienced Program Director to oversee a portfolio of maritime programs. The role leads Program Managers in end-to-end execution of defense production programs, with emphasis on material sourcing, supply chain management, and compliance with government acquisition regulations. It ensures portfolio programs meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives while adhering to contract specifications and performance requirements. The position is hybrid, with regular on-site work in the Franklin, MA area or Lorton, VA area, and travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, science, mathematics, or a related field.
10 or more years of project or program leadership experience with defense customers.
PMP, EVMS, CAM, CSCP, APICS, or equivalent certification.
Knowledge of government acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and ITAR.
Knowledge of risk management and cost control techniques, supplier quality and delivery evaluation, and quality assurance, production, and supply chain processes.
Experience with Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP systems, Jira, Windchill, or similar tools.
Knowledge of hardware project design, development, testing, installation, and/or repair.
Strong leadership, negotiation, cross-functional communication, and ability to lead through influence.
Demonstrated experience leading technical personnel across functions, fostering collaboration, and resolving conflicts.
Strong customer management skills, including meeting customer needs without incurring scope growth.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and promote collaboration among program teams.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and related tools.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, business, science, mathematics, or a related field.
5 or more years of production management experience.
5 or more years of material program management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee portfolio programs to ensure they meet defined scope, objectives, deliverables, technical requirements, schedule, and cost expectations.
Lead internal program reviews covering technical, cost, and schedule performance, and validate internal estimates at completion against plan.
Work with Program Managers to identify and mitigate risks to estimates at completion and capture growth opportunities.
Hire, supervise, and mentor Program Managers and staff; maintain workforce and staffing plans and coordinate with functional managers to ensure suitable human resources.
Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance on proposals, contract negotiations, and awards.
Develop and implement program strategies and objectives to improve on-contract performance and increase revenue.
Ensure programs and Program Managers comply with contractual requirements.
Coordinate with government and prime contractor executives, internal teams, and suppliers to identify and quickly resolve performance issues.
Ensure compliance with contractual and corporate risk, issue, and opportunity requirements, baseline management requirements, and written policies; apply change, risk, and resource management principles.
Prepare progress reports, maintain program documentation, and ensure compliance with defense requirements.
Establish governance frameworks, track benefits, and report to senior leadership.
Validate program plans, including Work Breakdown Structures and Integrated Master Schedules, for alignment with contract requirements, budgets, and internal commitments.
Monitor schedule and financial performance, identify risks and scope changes, and develop corrective actions and program changes when necessary.
Clarify program team members’ roles and responsibilities and align the team on scope, schedule, and financial objectives.
Develop and maintain a portfolio-level Material Program Plan in coordination with quality, scheduling, and supply chain teams to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Support evaluation and monitoring of supplier quality, reliability, and delivery capability, and help reduce execution risk.
Coordinate internal resources, subcontractors, and vendors across programs to support on-time, in-scope, and on-budget delivery.
Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and defense security protocols, and identify and mitigate risks.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and process excellence methods to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.