Head of PMO & Proposals — Ship Systems Leadership

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Director of Program & Proposal Management to lead the PMO and Proposal Management for the Federal Equipment Company division. The role directs strategic planning, budget, and execution across defense programs.

You will mentor teams, establish processes, partner with sales, ensure compliance, and deliver on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 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

• Provide strategic leadership for the PMO and Proposal Management.
• Lead and manage a team of Proposal Managers to deliver high-quality results.
• Establish and deliver proposals supported with Basis-of-Estimate that are driven with facts and justification.
• Oversee 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 Sales and PMO teams to develop proposal plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and vendors.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve organizational processes, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Advanced degree

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Director of Program & Proposal Management to lead the PMO and Proposal Management for the Federal Equipment Company division. The role directs strategic planning, budget, and execution across defense programs.

You will mentor teams, establish processes, partner with sales, ensure compliance, and deliver on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.