Program Director

Role overview Hold overall accountability for a large, multi-year financial management modernization using SAP S/4HANA for a defense organization. You will set the program’s operating model, lead a cross-functional delivery organization, manage financial and contractual performance, and serve as the executive interface with government leadership. The source describes a five-year engagement valued at approximately $40 million annually; the position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities - Own program financial performance, including revenue, margin, cost controls, forecasts, and variance management. - Set governance, organizational structure, staffing levels, partner commitments, and major investment priorities. - Direct delivery across nine financial process areas and milestone gates, ensuring acceptance criteria and contract commitments are met. - Lead the integrated program team and oversee subcontractor and teaming partner performance. - Represent the program with government executives and contracting officials; manage risks and opportunities across cost, schedule, technical, security, and staffing areas. - Oversee required deliverables and performance reporting, and advance audit readiness, financial controls, and remediation of legacy findings.

Requirements - A related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with extensive federal program leadership and progressive people management. The source specifies 15–20 years of professional experience and 8–12 years leading people with a degree, or 18–24 years and 10–14 years leading people without one. - At least ten years directing federal or defense programs, including direct profit and loss accountability. - Experience as a program manager or director on a federal contract valued at $100 million or more. - Experience leading an integrated delivery organization of at least 50 people across multiple partners. - Experience delivering enterprise resource planning programs in federal or defense settings, plus working knowledge of federal acquisition and defense contracting requirements. - Experience with integrated schedules, earned value or equivalent performance measurement, and formal risk management; strong executive communication skills.

Nice to have - A master’s degree in business, program management, or a related field. - Experience with small business subcontracting plans and ERP sustainment periods.

Benefits and work setup - The source lists medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k), bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.