Director of Program Management

Keel Midwest • Saginaw, MI • 1d ago

Location: Corp HQ Design Facilities

Job Type: Full-time

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions --- and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Director of Programs is responsible for the successful execution and strategic oversight of complex defense manufacturing programs from initiation through delivery. This role ensures that all projects meet cost, schedule, technical, and quality requirements while aligning with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, customer expectations, and company profitability goals. The Director will lead a team of Program Managers and Project Managers working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to deliver mission-critical components and systems to military and defense sector clients.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

Lead the execution of a portfolio of defense manufacturing programs with accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and risk across all projects.

Serve as the primary point of escalation for high-level program issues, customer concerns, and partner/vendor relationships.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with prime contractor stakeholders, ensuring ongoing compliance with contract terms, CDRLs, and programmatic expectations.

Ensure programs operate in compliance with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and other applicable defense regulations.

Develop and oversee program metrics and reporting dashboards, delivering timely updates on performance, risk, and mitigation strategies to the CCO and senior leadership.

Develop policies, procedures and work instruction for the PM organization.

Direct the development, approval, and execution of program plans, risk management strategies, critical path schedules, and change control processes.

Proactively identify scope growth or change opportunities to drive additional value and profitability within existing contracts.

Interface directly with internal and external entities during audits, inspections, and program reviews.

Lead contract reviews, milestone gate reviews, and post-mortem analyses to capture lessons learned and improve future program performance.

Coordinate cross-functional alignment and resource planning across departments to ensure successful delivery, quality, and cost objectives.

Advocate for continuous improvement, lean practices, and program management process enhancements across the organization.

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Program Managers, Project Managers, and support staff.

Set performance objectives and KPIs for the program team, fostering a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Support succession planning and talent development to strengthen program leadership capability.

Apply your expertise/experience to foster a culture of creative collaboration and inspire team members to think outside the box to champion innovative ideas.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to manage risk, forecast financial performance, and drive cost efficiency.

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