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Thales · 2 days ago

Program Director

Cheney, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$151K/yr - $320K/yr

10+ years exp

Thales is a company that designs solutions relied upon by defense and armed forces customers for operational advantage. The Program Director will supervise and manage a complex US Federal Government program, ensuring successful execution and serving as the primary interface with the customer.

AerospaceCyber SecurityIndustrial ManufacturingMilitaryRemote SensingSecurityTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage interfaces with the US Federal Government Program Office to ensure all deliverables are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with Thales program management methodology and governance frameworks

Lead and motivate a high-performing cross-disciplinary team across multiple locations, providing direction, coaching, support, and delegation, while overseeing staffing levels, required skills, and future workload needs

Develop and control program schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost, scope, risk registers, and performance objectives to achieve approved financial and delivery baselines

Prepare and present clear, concise program review reports and status updates to senior management and customer representatives, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) reviews and progress reports

Identify, estimate, capture, and execute change orders and new program scope opportunities; manage risk and opportunity processes, including mitigation strategies, financial implications, and lessons learned

Implement effective processes, financial controls, and quality systems to deliver program commitments without overruns, while ensuring professional development of program staff through performance reviews and action plans

Qualification

Program managementUS Federal Government programsCost accounting practicesProposal developmentFederal Acquisitions RegulationsCommunicationTeam playerCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or other relevant area with 10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ years supporting large, complex US Federal Government programs and 5+ years managing teams delivering production and customer delivery programs

Proven ability to interact with senior management to present, explain, and adjust strategies based on input, and to manage appropriate responses to the US Federal Government on all program aspects

Deep understanding of US Government cost accounting practices (indirect and direct cost structuring), contract types, and their implications on bid strategy and program execution

Hands-on capability to develop proposal sections as needed, with extensive experience in matrix management, influencing through indirect leadership, and working in global, multi-national, and multicultural business environments

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments with initiative, motivation, and sound logic to recommend solutions to a wide range of problems

A self-starter, team player, and moderator with a strong sense of rigor, able to foster collaboration while ensuring strategic thinking and disciplined program execution

Eligible for Public Trust Clearance

Preferred

Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR)

Benefits

Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program