Global Programs Director & Commercialization Lead

Epirus; 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 build scalable internal processes and lead global program operations and commercial sales delivery for next‑gen defense technology. You will align with BD, Growth, and Execution teams, shaping proposals, customer acquisition, and fielding of Critical Point Defense systems to allied countries.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in commercial products, program management, and international partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Mgt, or related fields.
• 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 manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for complex technical programs.
• 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.
• Responsible for forecasting, monitoring and achieving financial milestones and schedule performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal execution teams, acting as the voice-of-customer (VOC).
• Develop and implement scalable, standardized 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 recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all international activities adhere to ITAR/EAR restrictions, provisos and customer terms and conditions.
• Work with Growth and Sales teams regarding direct to market sales of commercial products, ensuring full execution success from order, through manufacturing and delivery.
• Coordinate demonstration events, field trials, technology evaluations and showcase engagements for both international and domestic customers.
• Oversee planning, logistics, and resourcing for annual demonstration events.
• Prepare concise program reporting, performance dashboards, and executive‑level briefings.

Skills

Program management

International programs

ITAR/EAR compliance

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Forecasting tools

Budget management tools

Job description

Epirus in Torrance, CA, seeks a Director of International Programs & Commercialization to build scalable internal processes and lead global program operations and commercial sales delivery for next‑gen defense technology. You will align with BD, Growth, and Execution teams, shaping proposals, customer acquisition, and fielding of Critical Point Defense systems to allied countries.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in commercial products, program management, and international partners