Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Missouri

Leadership and Department Management:

• Lead a multi-disciplined program management department, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws, including workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and providing for employee discipline when required; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Program Accountability:

• Be accountable for all aspects of the assigned portfolio of programs, including execution (cost, schedule, and technical performance), production, quality, sustainment, and customer engagement.
• Ensure program commitments are met and align with overall company strategy and customer requirements.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive program plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Oversee the execution of all program activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and cost constraints.
• Monitor program progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with business leads, project leads, and engineering management to resolve program issues, coordinate resources, and manage design activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Product Development and Reviews:

• Participate and/or support product development reviews, project planning, proposal and bid generation, and product requirements generation.
• Ensure alignment of program goals with product development and business objectives.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify opportunities to maximize revenue and assess risk problem areas.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans with the least impact on business and customer objectives.
• Resolve program issues and conflicts, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and adjust plans as necessary.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program performance and progress.
• Prepare and present program status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-program evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the program management team.
• Implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive innovation in program management processes and practices.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 7-10 years of program management experience in aerospace or avionics, or other related field.
• 5 years of functional management - experience leading technical and/or program teams through all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Familiarity working with ITAR preferred.
• Ability to operate at a high ethical standard of practice including compliance with all company procedures.
• Ability to meet tight timelines.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex aerospace manufacturing programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in program management tools and software.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time domestically and internationally.
• Strong bid/proposal management skills. Adapt bids across multiple design/build prime and subcontract structures.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, standards, and regulations.

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