Head of Engineering Programme Management

Segment Director Of Programs

Rock West Composites is seeking a Segment Director of Programs to lead program execution and customer success across a business segment serving space programs.

This role provides strategic leadership for a team of Program Managers while owning segment performance across customer satisfaction, program execution, financial performance, and business growth. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive Leadership, you'll ensure programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer and business objectives.

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives on building teams, developing customer relationships, driving operational excellence, and growing a business.

The Director of Program Management provides strategic leadership for all program management activities within an assigned Business Segment, overseeing a team of Program Managers and ensuring successful execution of customer programs. This role is responsible for delivering programs that meet customer and business objectives related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance while driving customer satisfaction, contract compliance, and operational excellence. The Director is accountable for segment financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, resource planning, and profitability, while establishing program management best practices that support business growth and organizational objectives.

Overall performance and profitability (P&L) of an assigned business segment

Leadership and development of the Program Management organization

Customer relationships, contract execution, and scope management

Program execution across cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance

Resource planning, forecasting, and business growth initiatives

Continuous improvement of program management processes and best practices

Provide executive oversight of customer programs from proposal through production and delivery.

Ensure programs achieve customer and business objectives for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.

Develop, implement, and enforce program management policies, procedures, and best practices.

Customer & Business Management

Drive growth within existing customer accounts while supporting new business opportunities.

Own contract scope management across the business segment.

Guide customer engagement activities performed by Program Managers to ensure alignment with contractual commitments and business objectives.

Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, negotiate changes, and ensure long-term customer success.

Evaluate outsourcing opportunities and coordinate external resources to meet program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Financial & Operations Leadership

Own segment Profit & Loss (P&L) performance and achievement of financial objectives.

Monitor program financial performance and monthly job costs, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers through hiring, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.

Assign Program Managers to customer accounts and programs based on business priorities and organizational capacity.

Build and maintain a collaborative, high-performing Program Management organization.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; 10+ years of experience leading complex aerospace, defense, composites, or advanced manufacturing programs.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Program Managers or technical organizations.
• Proven success managing customer programs, financial performance, and organizational growth.

Experience managing program budgets, forecasting, P&L, and strategic planning.

Advanced knowledge of composite materials, metallics, coatings, bonding, product development, testing, or related technologies preferred.

Strong understanding of customer contracts, scope management, and business operations.

Strong customer relationship management and negotiation skills.

100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental

• Annual Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Option Program
• 8 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO (up to 4 weeks after 5 years)
• $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

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