Saab, Inc. · 1 month ago
Director, Program Management
Grayling, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $249K/yr
15+ years expSaab, Inc. is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations keep their people safe. They are seeking a dynamic Program Director to oversee a comprehensive program that includes repair, training, depot support, spares, and maintenance across the Land Systems portfolio.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Effectively lead a complex program that is geographically diversified to ensure schedule, technical, financial and customer goals are achieved
Establish schedule and financial program baseline and manage to the baseline using earned value
Develop and manage a program plan that spans multiple sites and business units by coordinating with all stakeholders, customers, engineering, operations, manufacturing, and other internal and external stakeholders
Work across geographically diverse infrastructure to deliver complex solutions
Develop and execute transfer of technology (ToT) program, to include supply chain, engineering and manufacturing elements
Effectively develop and manage relationships and cooperation with key industry partners
Set clear expectations and establish performance targets for the program/project team and deliver on those objectives
Effectively manage the financial performance of the assigned local operations
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline is required
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in a defense program leadership environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills, attention to detail while tracking multiple interdependent functions, and ability to follow-up action items and requests
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess a strong work ethic and constant desire to learn
Ability to effectively multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and effectiveness working well with all levels of people in the organization
Willingness to model positive behaviors and do what is needed to help make an effort succeed
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD Secret security clearance, TS/SCI is a plus
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
MBA preferred
Preferences for missiles or munitions background
Experience with complex missiles systems and full life cycle support
Experience with various federal contracting processes to include EVMS, ECP/RFV, FAR, OTAs, SAPs, CRADAs, WPP, etc
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company
Saab, Inc.
Saab serves the U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erik Smith
President and CEO Saab, Inc.
Gerald Charlwood
VP CTO
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