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Zone 5 Technologies · 11 hours ago

Program Management Office Director

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

Zone 5 Technologies is redefining unmanned aircraft systems with innovative solutions. The Program Management Office Director is responsible for leading program management efforts, ensuring effective execution of programs, and fostering a strong program management culture within the organization.

AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and continuously improve the company’s program management frameworks, standards, and governance

Drive a consistent operating rhythm across all programs (IPT standups, risk reviews, gate reviews, executive syncs)

Monitor overall program health, risks, resource loading, and cross-program dependencies; ensure timely escalation and resolution

Build, maintain, and enforce high-quality integrated schedules, WBS structures, and cost/schedule baselines

Develop enterprise-level dashboards and execution metrics to enable real-time visibility for leadership

Ensure IPTs operate effectively with clear charters, RACIs, communication paths, and integration with functional teams

Strengthen change control, configuration management, requirements traceability, and risk-management practices

Align PMO processes with AS6500, AS9100, MIL-STD-881, and customer program requirements

Hire, develop, and mentor TPMs and Planners; build a strong program management culture

Foster values-driven execution—clarity, transparency, urgency, cross-functional collaboration, and Extreme Ownership

Qualification

Program management experienceRisk managementLeadership experiencePMP certificationAS9100 familiarityTrust buildingAgile Development familiarityExceptional communication skills

Required

10+ years of program management experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary hardware or aerospace/defense programs

5+ years of leadership experience managing Engineering Program Managers, Technical Program Managers, or Program Management Offices

Demonstrated success delivering programs from concept through production and fielding

Strong command of program management fundamentals: scheduling, tasking, WBS development, risk management, cost/schedule integration, EVMS concepts, configuration management, etc

Experience with IPT structures and matrix organizations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate at executive and engineering levels

Ability to build trust, drive alignment, and hold teams accountable

U.S. Citizenship

Active clearance or ability to maintain one