Global Programs & Commercialization Director

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Epirus in Torrance, CA seeks a Director of International Programs & Commercialization to establish scalable processes and lead global program operations and sales delivery for advanced-point defense systems. The role partners with BD, Growth and Execution teams on proposals, customer acquisition, and fielding of systems to allied countries.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in commercial products, program management, and international partners/government engagement, with ability to travel

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience managing complex international programs in advanced‑technology sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading customer facing programs involving multinational partner networks.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating field demonstrations, test events, or technology showcase activities in international or operational settings.
• Strong understanding of defense procurement pathways, direct commercial sales, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills across culturally diverse and highly technical environments.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically, as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional team across the full lifecycle of international & commercial sales programs, including scope and contract requirements flow down, planning, budgeting, execution and sustainment.
• Forecasting, monitoring and achieving financial milestones and schedule performance objectives.
• Primary interface between customers and internal execution teams, acting as the voice-of-customer (VOC).
• Develop and implement scalable programmatic best practices, risk management and associated workflows for international contracts.
• Partner with business development and growth teams on capture opportunities and partnerships, non-DoD.
• Monitor geopolitical conditions and regulatory constraints that influence program success and risk mitigation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Mgt, or related fields.

Job description

Epirus in Torrance, CA seeks a Director of International Programs & Commercialization to establish scalable processes and lead global program operations and sales delivery for advanced-point defense systems. The role partners with BD, Growth and Execution teams on proposals, customer acquisition, and fielding of systems to allied countries.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in commercial products, program management, and international partners/government engagement, with ability to travel