Program Director

The Program Director leads a Division (made up of Integrated Product Teams – IPTs) in pursuit of excellence in program performance (cost, schedule and technical), and overall contract execution. The Program Director cultivates a healthy work environment for Division personnel, sustains and grows Division workload, and is supported by Chief Engineers.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*
  
  

What You Will Do

• Leads engineering Division in pursuit of excellence in program performance (cost, schedule and technical):
• Provides business, technical and/or strategic leadership on Division projects
• Staffs projects with personnel that have the essential skills and experience
• Regularly monitors cost, schedule and technical status of all Division projects
• Ultimately responsible for financial, schedule and technical performance of area of responsibility and IPTs within
• Cultivates a healthy work environment for Division personnel:
• Makes the best use of personnel skills and experience
• Oversees personnel professional development (mentoring, training, career growth)
• Balances personnel workloads
• Accountable for hiring and termination of Division members
• Ultimately responsible for all Division staff
• Sustains Division workload:
• Fosters the maintenance and development of customer relationships
• Makes certain that Division proposals are complete and financially rigorous
• Oversees Division business development
• Accountable for the content of all Division proposals
• Effectively collaborates with other Divisions and Departments for our customers, personnel and/or company
• Seeks company growth through leadership of company strategic initiatives, and coordination with market directors
• Accountable for Division budgets
  

What We Are Looking For

• Required education: B.S. in Engineering or Related Science or Field
• Preferred education: M.S. in Engineering or Related Science or Field
• Required experience:
• 10 years in space and defense industry
• Ability to develop, plan and execute projects
• Demonstrated Division leader
• Experience with customer relations with space and defense industry prime contractors and government agencies
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.