Dynamic Aviation · 2 weeks ago
Director of Engineering & Program Management
Bridgewater, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expDynamic Aviation is focused on providing innovative aviation solutions that enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. The Director of Engineering & Program Management will lead and mature the Engineering and Program Management organizations to ensure reliable delivery of customer commitments through effective execution and governance.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the enterprise execution framework that integrates engineering delivery, program management, operations, and customer commitments into a cohesive operating system
Establish clear expectations, success metrics, and accountability models across Engineering and PMO functions
Build scalable organizational structures, role definitions, and career progression paths to support sustained growth
Champion a “one team” mentality, fostering collaboration, transparency, and shared ownership across all stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on delivery risk, capacity planning, and execution readiness
Own and mature engineering standards, processes, and governance supporting FAA certification, aerospace modification, product development, and sustainment
Lead engineering execution through standardized design-build workflows, lifecycle gates, and configuration management aligned to program delivery needs
Supervise the Engineering Manager and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, avionics, systems, structures)
Drive engineering process maturity through tool integration, data visibility, and standardized work, enabling predictable outcomes without sacrificing agility
Serve as the primary interface with FAA personnel, DERs, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliant and efficient certification outcomes
Enable engineering teams to better support customer solutions through early engagement, design-for-execution thinking, and rapid issue resolution
Architect, build, and continuously improve the PMO operating model, ensuring it scales with business growth and integrates seamlessly with engineering and operations
Serve as the process and systems owner for program execution, including governance, cadence, risk management, earned value, schedule, cost, and quality performance
Design and implement data-driven workflows using Jira and the Atlassian toolset to support: Program planning and execution flows, Engineering design and build pipelines, Cross-functional dependency management, Real-time performance visibility and decision-making
Establish standardized program execution frameworks that balance agility with regulatory and contractual discipline
Mentor and develop program managers as execution leaders, not just administrators, with strong customer and delivery ownership
Ensure proposal and capture efforts are supported by realistic, executable program and engineering plans aligned with enterprise capacity
Actively support customer-facing engagements, including execution planning discussions, technical solutioning, and delivery alignment calls
Partner with Business Development to translate customer needs into executable program and engineering strategies
Ensure program and engineering teams maintain a customer-first mindset, focused on meeting commitments with transparency and accountability
Lead internal and external discussions around delivery tradeoffs, risk mitigation, and execution strategies
Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, IT, and Quality to ensure execution systems are fully integrated across the enterprise
Support enterprise initiatives such as digital transformation, lean execution, and operating rhythm improvements
Enable leadership visibility through actionable dashboards, metrics, and execution insights that drive proactive decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline
10+ years of engineering experience, including engineering design/certification and program management leadership
Demonstrated success building, architecting, and scaling PMOs that support sustained growth and integrated execution
Strong background in Jira and the Atlassian ecosystem, including workflow design, reporting, dashboards, and cross-functional integration
Proven ability to design data-driven program and engineering execution systems that improve predictability, transparency, and outcomes
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through both Agile and Waterfall execution models
Strong customer-facing presence with the ability to support solutioning and execution discussions
Eligible to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
FAA-facing engineering leadership experience, including STC/TSO certification programs
Deep understanding of FAA certification environments (STC, DER, compliance, regulatory engagement)
Experience in defense, MRO, OEM, and aircraft modification environments
Experience leading digital execution transformations in regulated engineering environments
Company
Dynamic Aviation
Provides turboprop and jet aircraft solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
J. Merle Zook
Executive VP
Recent News
2025-06-22
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