Hybrid Maritime Programs Director

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Franklin (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee a maritime portfolio in Franklin, MA. The role requires leading program managers and ensuring on-time, on-scope, and within-budget delivery of defense programs in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

You will drive program strategy, compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and risk management, while coordinating with government and prime contractors to maximize performance and revenue. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, science, mathematics, or related field.
• 10+ years of project/program lead experience with defense customers.
• Certifications: PMP, EVMS, CAM, CSCP, APICS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Program oversight to ensure scope, objectives, and deliverables across multi-phase defense programs.
• Identify and mitigate risks to EAC; capture growth opportunities.
• Lead through influence; hire, supervise, and mentor program managers.
• Develop and implement program strategies to improve on-contract performance and revenue.
• Ensure FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance; manage risk and cost controls.
• Coordinate with government and prime contractors to resolve issues.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain defense compliance documentation.
• Establish governance frameworks and report to senior leadership.
• Define WBS and IMS; monitor schedule and cost; manage scope.
• Coordinate a portfolio level Material Program Plan with quality and supply chain.
• Support cross-program production execution and vendor collaboration.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Influence

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Jira

Windchill

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee a maritime portfolio in Franklin, MA. The role requires leading program managers and ensuring on-time, on-scope, and within-budget delivery of defense programs in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

You will drive program strategy, compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and risk management, while coordinating with government and prime contractors to maximize performance and revenue. Travel up to 25% is expected.