DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS - C5ISRLocation: Gilbert, Arizona (Onsite)
Position SummaryThe Director of Programs - C5ISR is responsible for the leadership, execution, financial performance, and growth of a portfolio of defense and homeland security programs focused on C5ISR, border surveillance, and mission-critical security solutions. This leader oversees the Program Management Office (PMO), manages Program Managers, drives portfolio profitability, ensures successful program delivery, and supports strategic growth initiatives.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & PMO Leadership- Lead the PMO and oversee a portfolio of 8-15 programs.
- Ensure program performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
- Establish PMO governance, reporting, risk management, and execution processes.
- Develop Program Managers while resolving portfolio-level issues and resource conflicts.
Financial & Operational Leadership- Own portfolio P&L, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, expenses, and cash flow.
- Drive operational performance, delivery predictability, quality, and efficiency.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Business functions to ensure successful execution.
- Identify and mitigate program and portfolio risks.
Customer & Business Growth- Build strong relationships with customers, prime contractors, and strategic partners.
- Lead growth opportunities including contract extensions, follow-on awards, upgrades, and sustainment efforts.
- Support business development, capture, and proposal activities.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years leadership experience in defense, aerospace, homeland security, or government sectors.
- Experience leading a PMO and managing multiple programs through Program Managers.
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and strong business acumen.
- Strong leadership, communication, customer relationship, and organizational skills.
- U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Preferred- Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, RF sensing, communications, networking, AI/ML analytics, Counter-UAS, or autonomous systems.
- Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, systems integration, deployment, and sustainment programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of the engineering/technical, operational and financial considerations associated with designing, building, integrating, deploying and sustaining complex systems.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government acquisition processes.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
