Senior Director of Special Projects

York Space Systems • Laurel, MD

17h • $210,000 - $290,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Special Projects is a strategic leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high‑impact initiatives that support the company’s technical, operational, and business priorities. This role manages complex cross‑functional efforts, ensuring initiatives are well‑defined, executed effectively, and aligned with broader organizational strategy. With strong technical insight and program leadership capabilities, the Senior Director of Special Projects partners closely with internal teams and senior leadership to drive solutions, identify emerging opportunities, and support informed decision‑making across the enterprise. This role will be fully on-site in our Laurel, MD office.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, business, or a related field.
• Significant experience (typically 10+ years) leading complex, cross‑functional projects or technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to connect technical concepts with business strategy and translate them into actionable plans.
• Proven success managing high‑visibility projects requiring coordination across diverse teams and influence at leadership levels.
• Strong strategic thinking, systems‑level perspective, and ability to solve ambiguous, non‑routine problems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and briefing skills suited for both technical and senior audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Ability to travel as needed for project activities, external engagements, or leadership briefings.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Laurel, MD office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high‑priority special projects that contribute directly to company strategy, long‑term capability development, and executive initiatives.
• Provide technical and program guidance to help integrate engineering, product, operational, and business considerations into project planning and execution.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Business Development, Product, Capture & Proposal, Customer Engagement/Government Relations, and Engineering, to align project objectives with organizational capabilities and roadmaps.
• Gather and synthesize insights related to technical trends, customer needs, market dynamics, and internal capabilities to inform project direction and strategy.
• Prepare and deliver clear project summaries, technical updates, and strategic options to senior leadership to support decision‑making.
• Contribute to the development of innovative technical solutions, prototypes, architectures, or structured cross‑functional program frameworks that support growth and competitive advantage.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and external stakeholders as needed to support project alignment and execution.
• Represent the organization in technical discussions, customer meetings, working groups, or industry forums as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

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