The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .
Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and program management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! The Director Programs will lead strategic business operations for key programmatic aspects at SNC. This role requires a visionary leader responsible for overseeing customer relationships, cost management, schedule adherence, technical planning, and execution. The Director Programs will ensure program performance objectives are achieved through meticulous tracking and reporting, risk assessment, and resolution of issues. This position involves close coordination with corporate entities, fostering innovation, and deploying complex solutions in a mission-critical environment. The incumbent will be responsible for providing program status updates, reviewing proposals, and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure that projects meet financial and timeline constraints.
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As Director Integrated Program Management you'll be responsible to share your program management experience, skills, and best practices and to provide business area leadership for program management process, tools, and training in partnership with Corporate program process oversight and compliance teams. This role is the accountable representative of the business area to drive program strategic plans and direction, leading change efforts, and focusing and motivating Program Managers to achieve established goals. This role will provide support, training, guidance, structure, and leadership to the business area Program Management community with the objective to influence and improve Program Planning & Execution.
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As Director Integrated Program Management you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of the Integrated Program Management process, specifically related to the program management, cost, and schedule disciplines. You will direct the alignment of the Integrated Program Management process with industry best practices, program standards, corporate governance, and associated contract requirements. You'll develop and improve practice standards, conduct independent program assessments, oversee peer reviews to ensure proper application of integrated program management guidelines, and develop and lead an exceptional team of Integrated Program Managers and Program Finance members.
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The Director of Program Planning provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the entire scheduling function within the organization. This role involves setting the vision for scheduling practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing high-stakes programs. The Director of Program Planning drives innovation in scheduling methodologies, oversees risk management strategies, and collaborates with senior leadership to optimize project outcomes. This role also involves mentoring senior managers and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across the scheduling teams.
Responsibilities:
•Lead strategic planning, execution, and management of aerospace and defense programs to ensure achievement of customer satisfaction, cost, and schedule objectives.
•Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for program-related inquiries.
•Oversee and guide the development of technical planning, tracking, and reporting mechanisms to ensure successful program delivery.
•Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring issues are tracked and resolved efficiently.
•Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight in all phases of resource planning and allocation, in coordination with other corporate entities.
•Lead and mentor a high-performing team to foster innovation, develop new solutions, and enhance overall program performance.
•Monitor and control program budgets, expenditures, and resource allocation to optimize financial performance.
•Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
•Present regular status updates, reports, and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.
•Negotiate contracts, agreements, and terms with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization.
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•Provide executive leadership and strategic direction in the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex and strategic programs.
•Oversee the effective tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules across the enterprise, ensuring comprehensive horizontal and vertical integration and alignment with strategic goals.
•Lead enterprise-level risk analysis efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate significant schedule risks, ensuring robust project execution and adherence to timelines.
•Resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using sophisticated project management techniques, ensuring seamless project progression and alignment with organizational objectives.
•Evaluate schedule compliance at an enterprise level, identifying and addressing underlying reasons for major completion shortfalls through strategic interventions and corrective actions.
•Prepare and present highly detailed and insightful reports and presentations on schedule status to executive stakeholders, providing strategic insights, actionable recommendations, and influencing organizational decisions.
•Foster and enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive scheduling data, promoting effective communication and coordination across the organization.
•Champion the development and implementation of advanced scheduling best practices, supporting program management and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
•Mentor and guide senior scheduling managers and teams on advanced scheduling techniques and best practices, fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and excellence within the organization.
•Actively participate in executive-level strategic planning and decision-making processes, leveraging scheduling expertise to influence and shape organizational strategy and priorities, and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
•Provide executive leadership in coordinating, generating, and integrating Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) across the organization.
•Oversee the analysis of schedule data to inform strategic decision-making.
•Ensure the development and presentation of executive-level reports and insights to leadership and customers, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field
•Relevant experience may substitute for required education
•Typically 10-12 years of relevant experience; 7 years demonstrated program management experience
•Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, science, aerospace and/or engineering programs
•Prior experience leading a team of Program Managers and the programs they are managing; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee career development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, as well as holding people accountable
•Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available to support the program
•Demonstrated working knowledge of managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of multiple programs through all phases from inception to completion
•Proven track-record developing, communicating and executing to meet financial forecasts
•Extensive experience with the development of tactical and strategic business growth strategy
•Responsible for high-level relationship management internally (executive leadership, peers, support functions, and subordinates) and external customers; Interact internally with leaders and customers on business matters and partners with functional leadership towards success and continuous improvement
•Responsible for customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities
•Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations
•Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
•Familiarity with managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
•Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
•Proven ability to solve highly complex problems with significant business impact
•Shows strong decision-making skills by clearly stating the BLUF (bottom line up front), highlighting what matters most, simplifying complex information, & making timely, well-reasoned decisions that drive the biggest impact (80/20).
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•Typically 10-12 years of relevant experience; 7 years demonstrated program management experience
•Accountable BA liaison for coordinating Integrated Program Management People, Process, and Tool innovations and improvement efforts on behalf of the BA and in partnership with the Corporate Integrated Program Management Team
•Partners with the Corporate teams to identify priorities in support of producing timely, value added results.
•Represents the BA’s interests by providing input to corporate process improvements and initiatives.
•Attend Corporate sponsored Project Meetings for Pricing and Estimating, PMPs, Baselining and Execution, Tools, Training, and Estimating and EVMS DFAR Compliance.
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