Senior Programs & Transformation Leader

Smiths Detection; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 140,422 - 210,634; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexibility to choose from benefits to suit lifestyles

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking a Senior Program Director to manage a team of project managers and drive project delivery excellence. You will lead integrated project teams, ensuring that all assigned projects meet delivery dates within budget and comply with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess an internationally recognized project management qualification and extensive experience in project management methodologies. Additionally, you will engage in stakeholder management, report on financials, and advocate process improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating as a project/program manager is essential.
• Strong understanding of project controls like earned value management.
• Ability to build and manage a multicultural team in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Project/Program Management Team to ensure project delivery excellence.
• Lead integrated project teams to achieve successful outcomes within budget.
• Accountable for financial reporting elements of the portfolio deliverables.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business/Project Management or Technology/Engineering

Professional qualification in project management (e.g., IPMA level B/C)

Tools

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Smiths Detection is seeking a Senior Program Director to manage a team of project managers and drive project delivery excellence. You will lead integrated project teams, ensuring that all assigned projects meet delivery dates within budget and comply with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess an internationally recognized project management qualification and extensive experience in project management methodologies. Additionally, you will engage in stakeholder management, report on financials, and advocate process improvements.