Rock West Composites
Director of Program Management
San Diego, California · Director
No sponsorship$150k-$210kDetected 21 days ago
CRMNegotiationForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainPerformance ManagementCustomer SuccessLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- The Director of Program Management provides strategic leadership for all program management activities within an assigned Business Segment, overseeing a team of Program Managers and ensuring successful execution of customer programs.
- This role is responsible for delivering programs that meet customer and business objectives related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance while driving customer satisfaction, contract compliance, and operational excellence.
- Overall performance and profitability (P&L) of an assigned business segment
Responsibilities
- Establish program priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives.
- Develop, implement, and enforce program management policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and executive support to critical programs as needed
- Drive growth within existing customer accounts while supporting new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline
- or equivalent experience in advanced manufacturing.
- 10+ years of experience leading complex aerospace, defense, composites, or advanced manufacturing programs.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing Program Managers or technical organizations.
- Proven success managing customer programs, financial performance, and organizational growth.
- Technical & Business Expertise
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, product development, and program execution.
- Experience managing program budgets, forecasting, P&L, and strategic planning.
- Strong understanding of customer contracts, scope management, and business operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience in advanced manufacturing.
- Leadership & Professional Skills
- Strategic thinker with exceptional business acumen and decision-making abilities.
- Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
Nice to have
- Advanced knowledge of composite materials, metallics, coatings, bonding, product development, testing, or related technologies preferred.
Compensation
- $150,000 - $210,000 (based on experience and skillset)
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
- We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.
- Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.
- Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
- Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
- Employee Stock Option Program
- 8 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO (up to 4 weeks after 5 years)
- $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement
Equal opportunity
- Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
- EEO is the law.
- We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.
Visa & Work Authorization
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv)
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