Director - Program Management

Communications & Power Industries LLC
Kilgore, TX, United States
Full-time

Description

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day.

Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, TX and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY :

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team as the Director of Program Management . This key leadership position oversees the success of our Satellite Communications Antenna projects and programs, helping us meet revenue, profit, and cash goals.

You will have direct oversight of a team of Program Managers (PMs), driving program outcomes and developing strategies aligned with the company's objectives.

If you are passionate about program management, technology , and business operations , and have a track record of delivering complex initiatives, this role is for you!

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR :

  • Lead the Satellite Communications Antenna Products Portfolio , ensuring projects meet revenue, profit, and cash flow goals.
  • Manage program headcount and overhead to ensure financial success.
  • Align organizational strategies with company goals, driving operational excellence.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Program Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration , and professional development.
  • Oversee the cost, schedule, and technical performance of multiple programs from inception to completion.
  • Optimize resource allocation for successful program outcomes.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment with the broader organizational strategy.
  • Conduct regular program reviews , manage Estimates at Completion (EACs), and report on key metrics.
  • Play a key role in proposal development and management for future business opportunities.
  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners .
  • Encourage innovation within the program management team, continuously seeking areas for process improvement .
  • Travel as required (up to 15%).

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE :

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Technical, Engineering-Related, or Business-Related field of study required.
  • Prior experience in a senior leadership role , demonstrating strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
  • 12+ years of experience in Program Management working with a cross functional team (Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, etc.

Experience managing a wide variety of programs varying in contract value and complexity.

  • Experience managing domestic and international commercial and government programs.
  • Proficiency in program management software and tools.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred qualifications :

  • Masters degree in Technical, Engineering-Related, or Business field of study
  • 5+ years of technical experience in SATCOM or Telecommunications industries.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise.

We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE :

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.

CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone.

We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.

It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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