Director, Program Management / Chief of Staff

Location: Palm Bay, FL, US

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Title: Director, Program Management / Chief of Staff

Job Code: 44133

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Space Systems Sector within the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) segment is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Program Management to help lead key business initiatives and strengthen program execution across the Sector.

This leader will partner closely with the Sector President and serve as the head of the Program Excellence Function, driving improvements in people, processes, and tools to support strong business performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape sector strategy, elevate program excellence, and make a meaningful impact on critical national security missions.

Reporting directly to the President, Space Systems and the Segment Vice President, PMX, this role leads the Program Excellence (PMX) team and works across functions and Division program teams to deliver consistent, scalable, and innovative program management solutions in support of Sector priorities and enterprise initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sector business initiatives as directed by the Sector President
• Lead and develop a high-performing PMX team, including schedulers and planners
• Drive Repeatable Program Excellence (RPX) improvement efforts across the Sector
• Partner with functional leaders and program teams to improve execution and business outcomes
• Serve as the Sector point of contact for program management functional issues
• Oversee root cause analysis, corrective actions, mitigation planning, and lessons learned
• Track key program metrics, maintain scorecards, and communicate trends to leadership
• Coordinate Independent Review Team (IRT) activities and ensure action items are closed
• Support standardized tools and processes for programmatic and financial forecasting
• Partner with business leaders and Business Development to support execution strategy and long-term growth

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of program management or project/system engineering experience; or a Graduate degree with 8 years of experience; or 15 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in program management, proposal management, and EVMS
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop a strong PMX team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of space and satellite technology, sensors, or optical imaging
• Experience leading work across multiple disciplines
• Knowledge of EVMS and standard program reporting metrics
• Understanding of the DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Communities
• Strategic mindset with the ability to manage complexity and focus on priorities
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence without direct authority

Why Join Us:

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to help shape the direction of a growing Sector, influence enterprise-wide initiatives, and elevate program excellence in support of critical national security missions. The right candidate will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change, develop exceptional talent, and make a lasting impact across the organization.

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