Director Program Management Office

Teledyne Qioptiq; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Qioptiq in Miamisburg, OH seeks a Director of Program Management to lead a team of 8–12 and scale delivery of mission-critical defense programs with disciplined schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments.

You will implement compliant program operations, establish dashboards, and integrate FAR/TINA practices, while coaching leaders and aligning cross-functional groups. US Citizenship required; security clearance potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business (or related field).
• 6+ years of progressive program/project management in aerospace or defense, with people leadership.
• Strong program finance skills (ETC/EAC forecasting, P&L, ASC 606) and data-driven decision making.
• Experience building scalable program management systems and driving adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning discipline with integrated master schedules and waterfall execution.
• Executive-level communication and customer presence; ability to translate complex data into decisions.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain required security clearance (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team (hiring, onboarding, performance, succession).
• Scale program execution by standardizing playbooks, templates, tooling, and cadence.
• Create clarity and accountability across programs; prioritize, unblock teams, escalate risks.
• Own end-to-end program outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, delivery; translate commitments into plans.
• Run program financials with real-time visibility: ETC/EAC forecasting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, billing/shipping, AR, KPIs.
• Lead non-catalog proposal execution and support negotiations and fact-finds.
• Build trusted customer relationships and serve as executive-level point of contact.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting requirements (FAR/TINA).
• Drive data-driven operating rhythm (PMRs, ETC/EAC reviews, leadership updates) with status, risks, mitigation.
• Continuously improve delivery through better planning, risk management, and workflow modernization.

Skills

Program management leadership

Aerospace/defense domain

Executive communication

Data-driven governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Job description

We’re looking for a Director of Program Management to lead our Program Management team in Miamisburg, OH and scale how we deliver products into mission-critical defense programs. You’ll build modern, compliant program operations—clear metrics, strong execution cadence, and decision-quality visibility—while coaching a high-performing team and delivering on schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments in a highly regulated environment. This position reports to the Business Unit GM and leads a team of 8–12 direct reports.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team (hiring, onboarding, performance, and succession planning).
• Scale program execution by standardizing playbooks, templates, tooling, and an operating cadence that teams actually use.
• Create clarity and accountability across programs—prioritize, unblock teams, and drive rapid issue/risk escalation and closure.
• Own end-to-end program outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and delivery—translating customer commitments into executable plans.
• Run program financials with real-time visibility: ETC/EAC forecasting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, billing/shipping, AR, and KPI-based performance reviews.
• Lead non-catalog proposal execution (management/cost volumes, BOEs, IMS, risk register) and support negotiations and fact-finds.
• Build trusted customer relationships and serve as an executive-level point of contact.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting requirements, including FAR and TINA.
• Drive a data-driven operating rhythm (PMRs, ETC/EAC reviews, leadership updates) with crisp status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Continuously improve how we deliver—tighten planning, strengthen risk management, and modernize workflows (primarily waterfall) to increase speed and predictability.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline and/or Business.
• 6+ years of progressive program/project management experience in aerospace or defense, including people leadership.
• Strong program finance skills (ETC/EAC forecasting, program P&L, risk/opportunity estimation, and ASC 606 revenue recognition) with comfort using metrics and dashboards to drive decisions.
• Experience building scalable program management systems (tools, templates, governance, reporting) and driving adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning discipline, including integrated master schedules, clear critical-path thinking, and waterfall execution.
• Executive-level communication and customer presence—able to translate complex program data into clear decisions and actions.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance(s) (e.g., DOE / DoD Secret), as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (MS and/or MBA)
• PMP or similar program management certification.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks.
• Familiarity with managing export-controlled/CUI programs.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. Government contracting (FAR/TINA).

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment building mission-critical technology with real-world impact

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.