Program Management Director

Moog Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Fridays

Job summary

Moog Space and Defense – Power and Data Division in Blacksburg, VA seeks a Program Management Director to drive divisional program management excellence and leadership across three business units.

This role reports to the Group Vice President, General Management and requires PMP certification, DoD clearance eligibility, and a track record of leading complex programs in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred).
• At least 10 years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proven ability to develop functional strategies, establish best practices, and implement large-scale processes.
• Experience leading in a matrixed organization with strong collaboration and influence skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent and demonstrated competency with recognized industry standards for managing government and commercial contract types.
• Demonstrated success managing customers at the executive level.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and oversee the implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management across the Power and Data Division.
• Lead the program management function for multiple Power and Data Division businesses, including direct leadership of program management personnel.
• Establish program baselines that ensure execution meets or exceeds proposal margin targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved program management processes, tools, and best practices to support each Business Unit.
• Build and mentor senior program management leadership, ensuring required competencies and behaviors are fully embedded.
• Create performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to monitor ongoing program management effectiveness.
• Review underperforming programs, partner with program leadership on mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution.
• Position program management as a growth enabler for revenue and operating profit.
• Bring prior experience from Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries (such as pharmaceutical).

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Matrix organization experience

Executive-level customer management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, or Science)

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Program Management Director

Reporting To

Group Vice President, General Management

Work Schedule

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA

Program Management Director

Moog Space and Defense – Power and Data Division

Moog’s Power and Data Division is recognized for developing innovative solutions that support critical commercial and defense signal‑integrity applications. Comprised of three Business Units, the Division delivers high‑reliability component and subsystem solutions to customers across the Space and Defense industry.

Effective program management is essential to the continued growth of our Power and Data Division. This team ensures programs are executed to cost, schedule, and performance commitments for both Moog and our customers. As the Program Management Director, you will drive consistency in divisional processes, tools, and best practices while directly leading the Program Management functions across all three Power and Data Division businesses.

To be considered for Program Manager Director, here’s what you will need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Science (MBA preferred).
• At least 10 years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proven ability to develop functional strategies, establish best practices, and implement large‑scale processes.
• Experience leading in a matrixed organization with strong collaboration and influence skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent and demonstrated competency with recognized industry standards for managing government and commercial contract types.
• Demonstrated success managing customers at the executive level.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

As a Program Management Director, You Will

• Develop, train, and oversee the implementation of functional strategies and objectives for program management across the Power and Data Division.
• Lead the program management function for multiple Power and Data Division businesses, including direct leadership of program management personnel.
• Establish program baselines that ensure execution meets or exceeds proposal margin targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved program management processes, tools, and best practices to support each Business Unit.
• Build and mentor senior program management leadership, ensuring required competencies and behaviors are fully embedded.
• Create performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to monitor ongoing program management effectiveness.
• Review underperforming programs, partner with program leadership on mitigation plans, and oversee recovery execution.
• Position program management as a growth enabler for revenue and operating profit.
• Bring prior experience from Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries (such as pharmaceutical).

How We Care For You

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
• Flexible Friday Afternoon’s.

Salary Range Transparency

Blacksburg, VA $180,000.00–$240,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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