DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
Camgian is looking for an experienced, mission-driven leader, who is passionate
about creating and delivering new and innovative technology products to our clients. As Director of Program Management, you will work with a cross-functional team including Camgian's Product Owners, Program Technical Leads, Program Managers, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Senior Management to develop, execute and deliver products and
programs that fulfill Camgian's product strategy and program goals. Working with the aforementioned cross-functional team, you will establish and oversee overall direction for programs and ensure programs are being executed to meet intended contractual and company goals. You will establish processes/procedures for managing programs and their
planning within the team and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment. You will lead a team of program managers to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and within budget. You will use your strong program management skills and well-rounded understanding of current needs in the critical technologies that support the DoD and commercial markets to execute your duties. As a Director, you will coach and manage your teams effectively to deliver products of high value and impact to Camgian's client base. You are business-minded and data driven and know how to deliver results. This role will report to the VP of Operations and Program Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
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United States Citizenship
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Program Management and Leadership experience
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10+ years professional experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Set your team’s goals, success metrics, and roadmap to align with Camgian's mission and our overall product strategy
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Collaborate with and influence a cross-functional team to help develop and deliver the best products
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Set effective goals, schedules and budgets for program/product execution and delivery, coordinating with the VP of Engineering
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Clearly communicate status, forecast planning, issues and risks across a wide spectrum of audiences
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Deliver products following corporate development processes
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Continually assess and refine Program Management processes and best practices to improve team productivity
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Hire, coach, and lead a team of high performing Program Managers
DESIRED SKILLS
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Strong strategic mindset with great sense of program management
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Proven track record of delivering programs and products on time and on budget
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Understanding of the product development cycles and processes – able to identify gaps and apply new processes to Improve
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Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
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Multiple years of experience in hiring, coaching, and leading teams of Product Managers
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Ability to influence leaders across the company
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Experience driving complex projects in a fast-paced environment
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Great communication and presentation skills
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Experience working with Department of Defense R&D programs and in the delivery of products
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional work ethic, willingness to learn, tenacity not to quit, aptitude to surpass, and strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment, with existing and new product lines, are necessary for success. Collaboration and cross pollination with other teams will be frequent, thus communication, openness, and willingness to share BOTH success and failure is a must. We are a team-centric organization, there are no individuals, we win and lose together. Camgian offers a competitive salary, fun work environment, fringe benefits, and an equity opportunity.
CAMGIAN CULTURE AND CORE VALUE TRAITS
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Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining independent thinking
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Self-driven and self-starter in addition to excellent communication skills
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Great at thinking outside the box and have an aptitude for innovation and problem solving
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Always willing to explore the other side of fear, be challenged and to crave cutting edge technologies