The company is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management for the C4I Program. In this role, you will manage and execute end-to-end project management activities to ensure contract and subcontract requirements are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards. You will drive effective risk management, production coordination, quality assurance, and schedule control across program execution. The role also supports P&L management and program capture activities while partnering with leadership to ensure successful execution of localization obligations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
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What You Will Do:
- Serve as the primary interface with key KSA stakeholders including MoD, Joint Staff, MNG, MoI, and Saudi industry partners.
- Lead multi-functional teams and subcontractors to ensure full program scope delivery, technical compliance, and milestone achievement.
- Develop, maintain, and execute integrated program plans, schedules, and milestones.
- Oversee end-to-end program execution including risk management, production performance, quality assurance, and schedule control.
- Manage financial performance including sales, bookings, cash flow, and margin objectives.
- Build strong cross-functional collaboration across contracts, finance, procurement, supply chain, engineering, operations, and administration.
- Conduct and support internal governance reviews with KSA stakeholders.
- Maintain strong relationships across U.S., KSA, and international partners and suppliers.
- Strengthen the company’s C4I brand reputation through high-quality delivery and support.
- Apply program management tools and frameworks.
- Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to team members.
- Travel as required across KSA, the U.S., and other international locations for program oversight and execution.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
- Experience in program planning, budgeting, and management of costs and schedule.
- Strong knowledge of Risk & Opportunity management.
- Proven track record managing large, complex defense programs and capture efforts.
- Experience leading industrialization or localization programs.
- Experience working directly with senior government stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel extensively within KSA and internationally as required.
Qualifications We Value:
- Experience executing international programs in KSA with government stakeholders.
- Experience with PMX Tools, EDIT+, IMS/MPS, EVMS, financial forecasting.
- Progressive experience in program/project management within defense, aerospace, or large-scale government programs.
- Experienced leader competencies, especially in communications, strategic thinking, collaboration, and customer focus.
- Prior responsibility for P&L ownership or major program financial accountability.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.
