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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 2 days ago

Director, Program Excellence (Remote - U.S.) (Dir Programs 1) - 26219

United States

Contract

Remote

Director/Executive

$161K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Mission Technologies division of HII is a growing, dynamic, and innovative organization at the forefront of the aerospace and defense sector. We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Director of Program Excellence to lead our Program Excellence function, reporting directly to the division Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role offers an exciting opportunity to continue the evolution of this important division level program and contribute to the continued success and growth of our company by ensuring the highest level of program management professionalism, competency, quality, efficiency, and service delivery.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Guide the profession of program management within Mission Technologies providing subject matter expertise on best practices, industry standards, and consistent implementation of program management methodologies across the division

Represent program management equities while collaborating with other division functions to enable and promote integrated and mutually supportive fulfillment of regulatory, corporate, and division requirements for business operations

Collaborate with line organizations to understand and represent their program management needs and priorities when identifying areas for improvement and innovation within program management and adjacent supporting functions

Develop, promulgate, continuously improve, and train program management standards, methodologies, policies, processes, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality programs throughout the enterprise

Coordinate and communicate changes to existing and publication of new Program Excellence artifacts across the enterprise ensuring their consistent availability for all employees

Manage and directly oversee the division-level Program Excellence Quality System Reviews (QSRs) to ensure line organization compliance and proper implementation of applicable Program Excellence standards

Maintain a collaborative Program Management Community of Excellence to enable project/program managers of all levels to solicit advice, leverage lessons learned, share concepts and suggestions, build community, and enhance overall program management professionalism across the division

Assist the COO with tracking, reporting, and recovery of programs in difficulty in accordance with the division "Red-to-Green" policies and procedures

Provide expert guidance and mentorship to program managers, enabling them to navigate complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing data, soliciting feedback, and implementing strategies to enhance program management practices

Coordinate division Program Excellence initiatives across the HII enterprise and ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures

Qualification

Program ManagementPMPPgMP CertificationProject Management FrameworksAgileScrumData AnalysisTraining DevelopmentExcel ProficiencyCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Minimum 10 years relevant progressive experience and Bachelors degree; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience

Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex programs as the Program Manager with a minimum two (2) years successfully managing a program greater than $20M in annual revenue

Demonstrated experience interacting successfully with key business functions involving finances, contracts, talent acquisition, subcontracts, procurements, and security

Strong understanding of industry best practices, project management frameworks (i.e., PMBOK and CMMI) and familiarity with Agile and Scrum

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at various levels

Highly proficient in writing, presentation, data analysis and reporting, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy

Strong fluency with Excel, program scheduling techniques and applications, and other common office application suites required

Current PMP or PgMP certification from Project Management Institute® or ability to renew lapsed certification within ninety (90) days of hire

Travel of up to 20%