Program Management Director

Moog•Blacksburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog's Power and Defense – Power and Data Division is seeking a Program Management Director. This role is crucial for the continued growth of the division, ensuring programs are executed to cost, schedule, and performance commitments for both Moog and its customers. The Program Management Director will drive consistency in divisional processes, tools, and best practices while directly leading the Program Management functions across all three Power and Data Division businesses. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred).
At least 10 years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership capability.
Proven ability to develop functional strategies, establish best practices, and implement large‑scale processes.
Experience leading in a matrixed organization with strong collaboration and influence skills.
PMP certification or equivalent and demonstrated competency with recognized industry standards for managing government and commercial contract types.
Demonstrated success managing customers at the executive level.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience from Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries (such as pharmaceutical).

Responsibilities

Develop, train, and oversee the implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management across the Power and Data Division.
Lead the program management function for multiple Power and Data Division businesses, including direct leadership of program management personnel.
Establish program baselines that ensure execution meets or exceeds proposal margin targets.
Identify, develop, and implement improved program management processes, tools, and best practices to support each Business Unit.
Build and mentor senior program management leadership, ensuring required competencies and behaviors are fully embedded.
Create performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to monitor ongoing program management effectiveness.
Review underperforming programs, partner with program leadership on mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution.
Position program management as a growth enabler for revenue and operating profit.

Benefits

Great compensation package
bonus opportunities
matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development
other personal growth programs
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
Flexible Friday Afternoon’s.