VP Strategic Programs

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health, dental, vision, disability and

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Ladders supports a client in the aerospace and defense sector hiring a Vice President of Strategic Programs. This leader will oversee a portfolio of complex programs, ensure on-time delivery, budget discipline, and alignment with top-level objectives in a highly regulated environment.

Remote work is available. You will partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable execution, establish governance, manage risk, and drive digital transformation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience (or 6+ with a Master's, or 3+ with a PhD/JD) in relevant fields.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Experience in defense industrial base, federal government, or aerospace and defense sectors preferred.
• Understanding of readiness assessments and third-party audits by C3PAOs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for translating technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex programs, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality delivery.
• Align all programs with overall business objectives and contribute to the digital transformation agenda.
• Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Oversee resource allocation across programs to optimize project utilization.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement capabilities to ensure compliance with DOD regulations and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science / Project Management

Master's degree

PhD / JD

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP Strategic Programs to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This leader will oversee a portfolio of complex strategic programs that support business objectives, compliance, and digital transformation across a highly regulated environment. The role requires strong governance, risk management, and resource coordination to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. It also involves partnering closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable execution and measurable outcomes.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $140,242 – $227,894 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex programs, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality delivery.
• Align all programs with overall business objectives and contribute to the digital transformation agenda.
• Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Oversee resource allocation across programs to optimize project utilization.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement capabilities to ensure compliance with DOD regulations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Project Management with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years, or a PhD/JD with 3+ years.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Experience in the defense industrial base, federal government, or aerospace and defense sectors preferred.
• Understanding of readiness assessments and third-party audits by Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for translating technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time Off including certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.