Program Management, Director

FlightSafety•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Director, Program Delivery (Execution) is accountable for integrated delivery and overall execution outcomes for highly complex, enterprise-level programs spanning multiple disciplines and lifecycle phases, including development, production, integration, and sustainment. The role serves as the single point of accountability for program-level integration and delivery outcomes, aligning execution with cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer requirements through coordination with functional organizations and Control Account Managers (CAMs) or equivalent delivery leads. The Director leads cross-functional integration across workstreams and promotes cohesive execution through structured program management practices. In partnership with the PMO Center of Excellence (CoE), the role supports adherence to established standards, governance, and Program Controls disciplines while maintaining a clear separation between program integration, functional execution, and controls ownership. The position also serves as the primary interface for executive stakeholders and customers on program execution, leads governance forums, and provides direction and mentorship to Program Managers and integration leads. Employment is contingent on required compliance reviews. The position may involve access to export-controlled technology or services and may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in program management or related leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, multidisciplinary programs with full lifecycle accountability.
Proven ability to deliver programs in high-visibility, high-risk environments.
Experience working in structured program management environments with centralized standards and controls functions.
Expertise integrating execution of complex, cross-functional programs across multiple lifecycle phases.
Strong ability to integrate technical, operational, and business workstreams into a cohesive delivery model.
Advanced capability in program performance management frameworks, risk identification, and issue resolution.
Ability to partner effectively with a PMO Center of Excellence, adhere to standards, and use Program Controls without direct ownership.
Strong decision-making under uncertainty, including management of competing priorities and constraints.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership capability, including influencing across organizations without direct authority.
Strong understanding of program performance management frameworks, such as EVM or equivalent methodologies.
Knowledge of integrated scheduling practices, such as IMS or equivalent, and dependency management.
Experience working in matrixed organizations with CAM-based or equivalent execution ownership models.
Working knowledge of PMI knowledge areas, including Integration, Cost, Schedule, Risk, and Stakeholder Management.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; and communicating. The employee may also be required to stand, walk, and sit, and must be able to view monitors, technical documents, and reference materials.
Ability to comply with applicable export-control requirements if the position requires access to ITAR- or EAR-controlled technology or services; this may require qualifying as a U.S. Person or otherwise being eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs.
May be required to be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under applicable U.S. economic sanctions programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Advanced coursework or certifications in program management, systems engineering, or operations management preferred.
Executive leadership or enterprise program management training desirable.

Responsibilities

Establish execution strategies, program structures, and operating rhythms aligned with approved program baselines and business objectives.
Own and ensure delivery performance against cost, schedule, and technical targets using established performance management frameworks.
Maintain accountability for program outcomes by integrating performance across functional teams and delivery leads.
Integrate multiple workstreams into a unified execution model aligned to the program work breakdown structure (WBS) or equivalent delivery framework.
Manage interdependencies, sequencing, and delivery alignment using integrated scheduling practices such as an Integrated Master Schedule or equivalent.
Ensure execution accountability resides within functional teams and CAMs or equivalent leads.
Coordinate execution and enforce delivery accountability across functional teams without assuming functional reporting authority.
Partner with the PMO Center of Excellence to support implementation of Program Controls disciplines, including cost management, scheduling, baseline control, and performance reporting frameworks such as EVM or equivalent.
Use Program Controls outputs, including performance metrics and variance analysis, to inform execution decisions.
Support governance processes, including baseline reviews, performance reviews, and audit activities.
Maintain separation between execution leadership, Program Controls ownership, and functional accountability.
Identify and manage complex technical, operational, and delivery risks using structured risk management processes.
Lead issue resolution and escalation management.
Drive corrective actions to maintain program stability and delivery commitments in coordination with functional organizations and CAMs or equivalent delivery leads.
Serve as the primary interface with executive stakeholders and customers for program execution.
Lead program governance forums, including program reviews, milestone reviews, and decision-making forums.
Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs clearly based on integrated performance data.
Align stakeholder expectations with execution realities.
Lead cross-functional program teams and provide direction to Program Managers and integration leads.
Mentor program leadership on execution strategies, delivery discipline, and risk management, and reinforce clear separation of responsibilities across Program Management, Program Controls, and functional execution ownership.
Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and execution excellence.