Director, Program & Proposal Excellence

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is hiring a Director of Program & Proposal Management to lead the PMO and Proposal Management within Federal Equipment Company. You will deliver strategic direction and robust governance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of programs and customer proposals.

You will mentor teams, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement across programs while ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex programs in a defense or marine-related industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results.
• Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and driving a strategic vision for the PMO and Proposal Management
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills by mentoring and developing staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across teams.
• Establish and Deliver proposals supported with sound Basis-of-Estimate that are driven with facts and justification.
• Lead and manage a team of Program and Proposal Managers to deliver high-quality results, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in program delivery.
• Develop and implement best practices, processes, and tools to ensure effective and efficient program execution.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements.
• Ensure programs effectively manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality to meet contractual obligations and customer satisfaction.
• Drive collaboration between the Sales and PMO teams to develop proposal plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring accurate scope of work and alignment with profit and timeline objectives.
• Manage the transition from proposal to contract execution, ensuring clear communication of requirements to all functional teams.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and vendors.
• Partner with internal functional departments to ensure resource allocation, risk management, and problem resolution across programs.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve organizational processes, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and customer requirements.
• Drive innovation by adopting and implementing advanced program management tools and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a critical leader in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the PMO and Proposal Management team.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and cultures.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Mentor and develop Program and Proposal Managers and other team members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
• Mentor other team members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

advanced degree preferred

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is hiring a Director of Program & Proposal Management to lead the PMO and Proposal Management within Federal Equipment Company. You will deliver strategic direction and robust governance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of programs and customer proposals.

You will mentor teams, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement across programs while ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements and strong stakeholder engagement.