Strategic PMO & Proposals Leader

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Director of Program & Proposal Management to provide strategic leadership for the PMO and Proposal Management teams. You will oversee program planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality to meet customer and organizational goals.

You will mentor managers, drive continuous improvement, and align cross-functional teams on proposals and contracts within a defense/marine context.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
10+ years of program management experience leading complex programs in defense or marine industries.
Strong leadership and team management; ability to motivate across diverse teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of government contracting and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the PMO and Proposal Management.
Ensure programs and proposals are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.
Lead and mentor Program and Proposal Managers to deliver results.
Develop and implement best practices, processes, and tools for execution.
Collaborate with Sales and PMO to align scope, budgets, and schedules.
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of all programs to meet requirements.
Establish and track KPIs (EAC, OTD, VOC, budget adherence, margins).
Manage transition from proposal to contract execution and stakeholder relationships.