Strategic PMO & Proposals Director

Clear Destination Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Equipment Company, part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, seeks a Director of Program & Proposal Management to lead the PMO and Proposal teams. The role drives strategic vision, ensures on-time, on-budget delivery, and manages complex government contracts in a defense/marine context.

You will mentor managers, set performance metrics, and implement best practices to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction across programs and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of program management experience in defense or marine environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO and Proposal Management with strategic vision and staff development.
• Direct planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of programs and proposals.
• Establish and track KPIs such as OTD, VOC, and budget adherence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Sales, PMO, and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement and use advanced PM tools and methods.
• Mentor and grow Program and Proposal Managers across teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership

PMO management

Proposal management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Governance/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Federal Equipment Company, part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, seeks a Director of Program & Proposal Management to lead the PMO and Proposal teams. The role drives strategic vision, ensures on-time, on-budget delivery, and manages complex government contracts in a defense/marine context.

You will mentor managers, set performance metrics, and implement best practices to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction across programs and proposals.