Director, Program Management

Director, Program Management

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

Job ID

2025-4637

Category

Engineering

Worker Category

Regular Full-Time[F]

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We're Looking For :

Iridium is seeking a Director, Program Management who is ready to rise to the next level in their career. As a Director, Program Management, you will be in charge of one or more high priority programs, or a group of related projects, within the Technology Development and Operations (TDO) Organization. In this role, you will lead, mentor, and supervise a team of project managers, assigned engineers, and contractors in a program or project portfolio of high impact and value to the company. In this role, you will work closely with our government customer program offices to coordinate and influence requirements, ensure fulfillment of milestones and deliverables, and manage financial performance under the programs. This role has a high degree of collaboration with other teams in order to deliver successful solutions and navigate interdependencies in a matrix environment. If you can provide clear and consistent communication and have a passion for development and for leading your fellow employees, then we want to talk to you.

This position requires an active / current Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

What You'll Do :

Foster and develop a highly effective team of Project Managers to ensure consistent project execution, drive accountability, promote professional growth, and maintain alignment with organizational goals, best practices, and customer expectations

• Manage a portfolio of related projects, often with other Project Managers as direct reports, typically of portfolio value >

$25M

What You'll Need to Succeed :

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table :

We'll also need you to :

Work Environment :

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.