Director, Program Management
Ultra Intelligence & Communications
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Braintree • Massachusetts, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead with Purpose: Set direction for our Program Management function to drive results across complex, multi-disciplinary programs in the naval defense sector.
- Strategic Impact: Contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Customer Engagement: Serve as a peer-level liaison with senior defense stakeholders, building and strengthening key relationships.
- Operational Excellence: Identify and implement cross-functional process improvements that enhance program outcomes.
- Team Leadership: Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development for your direct reports.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in program management within defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industries.
- Proven track record leading large-scale, high-impact programs—ideally in sonar, maritime, or naval defense technologies.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with a collaborative, strategic mindset.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
program managementprocess improvementoperational excellencesonar technologiesmaritime technologiesnaval defense technologies
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic mindsetcustomer engagement
Certifications
Master’s degreeU.S. security clearance eligibility