Senior Leadership Complex Technical Programs

Senior Leadership Opportunity – Complex Technical Programs
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee complex Senior programs and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead program execution from award through completion, ensuring performance against financial, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple functions and disciplines to support program execution and forecasting.
• Manage external partner performance, ensuring delivery requirements and milestones are achieved.
• Develop and maintain program forecasts and financial projections in collaboration with team leadership.
• Drive accountability through performance reviews, risk assessments, and corrective action planning.
• Support business growth initiatives, including customer engagement, opportunity development, and proposal activities.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, resource planning, and profitability objectives.
• Lead customer reviews and support contractual obligations throughout the program lifecycle.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex programs, projects, or operational initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in a highly regulated or technically complex environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, or technical teams to assess progress and forecast resource requirements.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and drive results in dynamic environments.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating program, operational, financial, and contractual risks.
• Experience supporting customer proposals, pricing activities, and business development initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in change management, team development, and performance accountability.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 30%).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to satisfy customer-specific compliance requirements as needed.