Program Director - Global Patriot Programs

Lead, guide, and mentor project staff to strengthen business, financial management, and project management skills, while fostering effective inter‑and intra‑team collaboration to grow the team’s capability and capacity. Drive continuous improvement through the design, development, and implementation of initiatives that create efficiencies across the organization. Promote a culture of sharing best practices, information, and collaborative behaviors. Uphold the company’s Code of Conduct, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and health and safety standards. Travel domestically and internationally as required to support program execution. Lead a multi‑disciplinary team—including the Program Management Office, CETs, Cross Business Teams (CBTs), and Subcontractors/IOTs—in executing and expanding program scope. Build and maintain effective relationships with U.S. Government stakeholders and customers in the United Arab of Emirates. Develop and implement strategies for planning Follow‑On Sustainment Cases and establishing contract vehicles to bridge potential contract gaps. Manage day‑to‑day program operations and ensure compliance with program management processes, including Export/Import (EX/IM), Earned Value (EV), and Risk & Opportunity (R&O). Oversee the use of disciplined program management tools and processes to ensure adherence to EX/IM, EV, and R&O requirements. Collaborate with senior leadership on program status, strategy, and direction. Requirements Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 14+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12+ years’ experience. Experience and technical proficiency in the production of complex, large‑scale weapon systems. Background in manufacturing, refurbishment, and/or field operations management. Ability to produce industry‑competitive cost proposals, including Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, Basis‑of‑Estimate development, risk and opportunity assessment, price‑to‑win strategy, and full proposal review, approval, and submission under tight deadlines. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in program management, including compliance with Export/Import, Earned Value, and Risk & Opportunity processes. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and develop strategies for complex weapon systems while maintaining effective relationships with U.S. Government stakeholders. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Complex Weapon Systems Production Cost Proposal Development U.S. Government Security Clearance Team Leadership ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Program Management Processes Export/Import Compliance Earned Value Management Risk & Opportunity Assessment Cost Proposal Analysis Request for Proposal (RFP) Analysis Basis-of-Estimate Development Price-to-Win Strategy Proposal Review Contract Vehicle Development Soft Skills Mentoring Collaboration Relationship Building Continuous Improvement Professionalism Industry Keywords Manufacturing Management Field Operations Management Health and Safety Standards Best Practices Sharing Program Execution Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership U.S. Citizenship #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor