Senior Director, Program Management and Operations

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Senior Director of Program Management and Operations. This role involves overseeing munitions programs from contract award through delivery, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget. Ideal candidates will have over ten years of experience in related fields and a profound understanding of the munitions industry. Relevant educational qualifications and skills such as problem-solving, communication, and team leadership are required. A comprehensive benefits package is provided alongside this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience required.
• 3 years in munitions manufacturing management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Understanding of the US defense landscape is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document milestones, budgets for programs.
• Lead capture efforts for surface ship programs with a multi-disciplined team.
• Forge strong client relationships throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Build and lead the program team for awarded contracts.
• Coordinate with affiliates to meet contract requirements.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and quality performance of subcontractors.
• Provide status reports to leadership regarding program progress.
• Control program expenditures to remain within budget limits.
• Engage in customer presentations and interface.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

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

Job description

Senior Director, Program Management and Operations – The Munitions Business Unit is responsible for the capture, preparation for and execution of munitions programs. Operates in a leadership role with a broader multi-disciplined team to develop proposals and win contracts. Oversees all aspects of program management, from contract award through design, production, testing, and delivery ensuring that cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality objectives are achieved. Will serve as a key leader for the construction of the Hanwha Munitions Campus in Arkansas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses and documents milestones, budgets and matrix support necessary to pursue approved programs. Coordinates these products and their updates with internal counterparts.
• Iaw the approved capture strategy, leads multi-disciplined teams in the capture of surface ship programs. Holds reviews with SMEs and leadership leading up to submittal.
• Works closely with the BD and GR team’s during the solicitation process to understand Customer’s requirements/needs. Post award builds and sustains strong relationship with Customer, regularly communicating status and addressing program risk / issues / opportunities.
• Builds the program team necessary to execute awarded contracts at a rate that supports program execution. Attracts, advances and retains talent.
• Coordinates with Hanwha affiliates (HAS) to ensure preparation and execution is in accordance with contract requirements. Engagements will be accomplished in accordance with HDUSA policy.
• Implements controls and reporting necessary to monitor and proactively address cost, schedule and quality performance of affiliates / subcontractors / suppliers.
• Provides routine status reports for leadership and responds timely to follow up tasking.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of program budgets.
• Responsible for customer presentations and interface.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience

• At least ten (10) years of related experience
• Three (3) years in munitions manufacturing management required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Understanding of US defense landscape

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the munitions industry.
• Professional experience in leadership roles.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and use hands to finger, handle, and feel. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and have adequate mobility to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Ability to travel.