Divergent
Aerospace and Defense
ProgramDirector,Aerostructures
“Program Director, Aerostructures at Divergent. Skills: Aerostructures program leadership, Portfolio strategy, Customer engagement. Provide strategic leadership for aerostructure programs. Ensure long-term program performance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure long-term program performance; Drive revenue growth YoY; Position business unit for future awards
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
Ability to obtain Security Clearance, Onsite in Torrance, CA
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to lawfully access US export controlled technology, Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years aerospace and defense experience, Significant program and portfolio leadership experience, Proven experience leading team executing large defense programs, Understanding of defense acquisitions processes, Demonstrated success leading P&L, Demonstrated success in long-range planning, Demonstrated success in executive level engagements, Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, PMP or equivalent certification, Experience influencing capture strategies, Experience in contract negotiations, Active U.S. Security Clearance
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic leadership for aerostructure programs
Ensure long-term program performance
Align customer strategies
Align engineering and operations
Shape program strategy
Influence customer roadmaps
Lead and mentor program managers
Lead and mentor functional leaders
Ensure program execution success
Drive business growth
Align cross-functional priorities
Set execution expectations
Serve as business owner
Accountable for P&L performance
Accountable for margin performance
Drive revenue growth YoY
Interface with senior leadership
Influence financial planning
Make data-driven decisions
Act as senior interface
Shape customer programs
Influence requirements
Position business unit for awards
Lead executive program reviews
Support capture strategies
Support proposal development
Partner with engineering leadership
Partner with operations leadership
Define aerostructure technology roadmaps
Align technology roadmaps to requirements
Account for development requirements
Account for certification requirements
Account for sustainment requirements
Account for lifecycle support requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional priorities; Engineering and operations alignment; Senior leadership interface; Customer program offices; Prime contractors
Communication Scope
Executive level engagements; Customer engagement; Government engagement; Executive program reviews
Process & Methodology
Program management, Portfolio management, Long-range planning
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