Director, Program Management (Blacksburg, VA)

Dhaka Technology Limited; Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Friday afternoons

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited is hiring a Director, Program Management in Blacksburg, VA to lead the Power and Data Division's program management across multiple Business Units in aerospace and defense. The role requires driving consistency in processes, tools, and best practices, while directly leading PM teams on high-profile programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of program management experience, PMP certification, and a track record in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 10 years of program management experience.
• PMP certification.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or defense.
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities and 401(k) matching.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Flexible Friday afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and standardize program management across three business units.
• Lead PM personnel and manage multiple programs within the division.
• Establish baselines to meet proposal margins.
• Improve PM processes, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor senior PM leadership and embedded competencies.
• Create dashboards and metrics for PM effectiveness.
• Review underperforming programs and implement mitigations.
• Position PM as a growth enabler for revenue and profit.

Skills

programme management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Full time

Director, Program Management (Blacksburg, VA)

Blacksburg, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

• Salary $200,000 - $240,000 per year, relocation assistance available
• Required Skills
  • programme management
  • bachelors degree
  • +15
• City Blacksburg
• Country United States

Job Description

Director, Program Management

Job Title Director, Program Management

Work Arrangement Onsite

Location Blacksburg, Virginia (relocation assistance available)

Employment Type Full Time

Engagement Type Direct Hire

Final Interview

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring a Director, Program Management on behalf of our client, an aerospace and defense company, for its Power and Data Division in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The Power and Data Division is made up of three business units serving the space and defense industry. As the Program Management Director, you will drive consistency in divisional processes, tools, and best practices while directly leading program management across all three Power and Data Division businesses. No security clearance is required for this role.

Compensation

Base salary of $200,000 to $240,000 per year. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and oversee the implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management across the Power and Data Division.
• Lead the program management function for multiple Power and Data Division businesses, including direct leadership of program management personnel.
• Establish program baselines that ensure execution meets or exceeds proposal margin targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved program management processes, tools, and best practices to support each business unit.
• Build and mentor senior program management leadership, ensuring required competencies and behaviors are fully embedded.
• Create performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to monitor ongoing program management effectiveness.
• Review underperforming programs, partner with program leadership on mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution.
• Position program management as a growth enabler for revenue and operating profit.

Qualifications

• 10 years of program management experience.
• PMP certification.
• Prior experience in aerospace, aviation, and defense or another highly regulated industry (such as pharmaceutical).
• Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Flexible Friday afternoons.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.