VP of Program Management
About The Position
The Vice President, Programs is responsible for executing all programs within contractual requirements to ensure that project cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met or exceeded. This role serves as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat business. The VP will manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking, while also identifying opportunities to improve profit margins. A key aspect of this role is to lead and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence. Collaboration with various departments such as sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain is essential for delivering programs on schedule and within budget. The position also involves defining and executing a long-term strategic vision for program management, including technology roadmaps and market positioning, and driving business development initiatives. Ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks (AS9100, FAA, DoD) is also a critical responsibility.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- 7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing multi-year aerospace programs exceeding $10M in annual revenue
- Track record of successfully overseeing programs with budgets above $25M
- BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or Business from an accredited university
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Cost accounting or financial analysis experience preferred
- Direct experience with military aerospace programs preferred
Nice To Haves
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Highly-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Leadership skills to include the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others, training them on the correct use of tools and processes
Responsibilities
- Execute all programs within contractual requirements to ensure that the project cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met or exceeded
- Utilizing Earned Value Management, review and report program financial and schedule status frequently
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat business
- Manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking
- Identify opportunities to improve profit margins for individual programs and/or processes throughout the organization
- Lead and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
- Collaborate with sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver programs on schedule and within budget
- Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for program management, including technology roadmaps and market positioning
- Drive business development initiatives, including identifying new market opportunities and crafting competitive proposals
- Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks (AS9100, FAA, DoD)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
