Sr. Director, Program Management

Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes long-term master plans and schedules in the support of UAS design and development; leads in Continuous Improvement activities
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Program Management Office. Accountable for departmental objectives and deliverables
• Typically will lead a team size of 5 to 8 Program/Project Managers
• Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
• Identifies needed resources for projects; defines and assigns major project roles
• Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with both internal and external customers and field-based employees on technical matters, as needed.
• Assigns and monitors work of project/program management staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical support and direction.
• Consults or negotiates with clients to prepare project specifications
• Prepares budgets, bids, or contracts
• Leads the assessment of project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand; recommends at-risk forecast based upon BD and Finance input to support operational execution to business plan
• Leads the development and implementation of policies, standards, or procedures for Program Management, engineering and technical work
• Reviews, recommends, or approves contracts or cost estimates
• Directs recruitment, placement, and evaluation of project staff
• Supports the development of other Project/Program Managers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant program management experience with at least 3 years in a people leadership role
• Minimum of 8+ years in direct management of Program/Project Managers
• Significant experience leading a major function or product area
• Experienced successfully planning large, complex programs (5 or more concurrent projects)
• Significant experience in controls planning, staffing, budgeting, managing multiple priorities and recommending and implementing change
• Expert ability to interact with peers/leaders and managers across functions to identify and resolve issues
• Expert ability to leverage talent across the organization and across functions to achieve predictable Program/Project results
• Expert ability to utilize leadership and negotiation skills to influence outcomes both within and outside of department area
• Design — Expert knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in development of technical plans, schematics, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics — Expert knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Nice to have

• MS Engineering/MBA is preferred
• Ability to clarify the functional or product strategy and long-term goals for others; implements strategy with some autonomy
• Ability to use vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explores multiple potential paths, and adapts decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Ability to manage project outcomes by providing feedback & support in a sensitive and clear manner
• Ability to bring organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision; ensuring individuals and teams are working in a manner consistent with organizational values
• Ability to champion the process of change and promote a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practices
• Ability to assess the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills; focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Benefits

• Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.