Senior Director, Strategic Defense Programs

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Sr Director of Programs (Defense Manufacturing) to lead the EMS Division's program management strategy and execution. This senior leader will drive complex defense programs, manage budgets, and align initiatives with corporate objectives.

The role demands optimizing resources, advancing best practices, and delivering measurable results while collaborating with executive leadership and stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large-scale defense programs with strategic impact.
• Proven ability to lead diverse program teams and drive performance.
• Experience implementing best practices to improve program efficiency and predictability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight to PM teams and cross-functional groups to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and implement a forward-thinking program management strategy aligned with goals and priorities.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and advise on program practices and performance metrics.
• Define and monitor KPIs; provide executive leadership with insights for continuous improvement.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation across programs and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Strategic program management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Sr Director of Programs (Defense Manufacturing) to lead the EMS Division's program management strategy and execution. This senior leader will drive complex defense programs, manage budgets, and align initiatives with corporate objectives.

The role demands optimizing resources, advancing best practices, and delivering measurable results while collaborating with executive leadership and stakeholders across the organization.