Program Management Director (Defense)

Location: Federal Equipment Co, 5298 River Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Company

Federal Equipment Company, part of hirify.global, supplies marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems for naval and military customers.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Program Management Office and Proposal Management.
• Lead Program and Proposal Managers in planning and delivering programs and proposals on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Establish program management processes, tools, best practices, KPIs, and performance reporting.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, resources, customer satisfaction, and profit margins across programs.
• Coordinate with Sales and internal functional teams on proposal plans, budgets, schedules, and transitions from proposals to contract execution.
• Drive compliance, change management, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of program management experience, including leadership of complex programs in a defense or marine-related industry.
• Strong leadership, team development, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to build relationships with customers, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative, inclusive, accountable, and innovation-focused work environment.