Program Director
New
United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary151,000 - 193,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience in metals manufacturing or complex industrial manufacturing environments, or 10+ years of equivalent experience
- Required Skills
- LeadershipProject ManagementOperations ManagementAccount ManagementStakeholder managementFinancial analysis
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in metals manufacturing or complex industrial manufacturing environments, or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and development.
- Strong background in program or project management with responsibility for large, high-value customer accounts.
- Experience in account management and customer-facing program execution.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering/design coordination processes.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost drivers, and production workflows.
- Ability to analyze financial performance, margins, and profitability metrics and drive corrective actions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end program management activities, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance across major customer accounts.
- Direct and support Program Managers in executing customer programs, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery commitments.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans related to on-time delivery, schedule adjustments, and customer requirements.
- Lead customer program planning, including defining milestones, execution strategies, and delivery frameworks aligned with contractual obligations.
- Monitor program profitability, analyze variances against targets, and drive corrective actions to improve margins and financial outcomes.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, and design teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Prepare and present executive-level reports covering sales performance, forecasts, customer satisfaction, and program health.
- Lead and develop program management teams, including hiring, coaching, performance evaluation, and talent development.
- Ensure compliance of product designs with engineering standards, customer requirements, and internal specifications.
- Manage strategic customer relationships and ensure alignment of account strategies with business growth objectives.
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