Director of Program Management

SelectOne

Gilbert, Arizona

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Best Practices, Cross-Functional, Financial Operations, Government Contracts, Leadership, Management Strategy, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Project Estimates, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Recruiting Strategy, Reporting Dashboards, Strategic Planning, Talent Management
LOCATION
Gilbert, Arizona
POSTED
3 days ago

About SelectOne: SelectOne is a strategic recruitment firm, partnering with organizations to secure top talent.


About the Company Hiring: A global aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Director of Program Management to support its Space Division.


About the Job: The Director of Program Management will lead the division’s program management function, ensuring consistent execution, financial discipline, and schedule performance across multiple programs. This leader will establish best practices, strengthen governance, and develop program management talent while partnering closely with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Business Unit leadership.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement division-wide program management strategy
  • Lead program management across multiple business units and program portfolios
  • Establish reporting structures, governance models, and execution frameworks
  • Strengthen execution rigor, program baselines, and Estimate at Complete integrity
  • Build dashboards and performance metrics to monitor program health
  • Review underperforming programs and oversee recovery plans
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Operations
  • Mentor and develop program management leadership talent
  • Standardize best practices across complex contract environments
  • Drive consistent execution to protect margin and strengthen customer confidence


Skills & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Science
  • 15+ years of program management experience
  • Experience developing functional strategies and implementing large-scale processes
  • Experience leading within a matrixed organization
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Strong familiarity with government and commercial contract environments
  • Executive-level customer management experience
  • Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred


Salary: $275,000 – $325,000 base salary plus bonus and long-term incentive eligibility. Comprehensive benefits package included.



Code: IND123

About the Company

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SelectOne

SelectOne is a recruiting company whose mission it is to connect companies with the talent they need to grow their business. We specialize in finding candidates that bring value, strategy and dynamic leadership to our clients’ companies. We know how to find these people for our partners because our own team and knowledge is the result of the same service we provide.

With more than 75 years of industry experience and a vast, diverse network, our specialized team is proficient in recruiting nationally across multiple industries for all professional level positions. Our goal, purpose and passion lie with helping our clients find employees that will transform their business and take them to the next level.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://www.selectoneLLC.com