Associate Director – Program Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Qatar.

📋 Description

• Supervise the daily operations of the in-country team, encompassing scheduling and performance for designated contracts, while ensuring compliance and nurturing customer relationships to bolster growth initiatives.

• Act as the main operational Point of Contact for QEADF, delivering procurement advice, sustainment assistance, technical troubleshooting, and resource distribution for NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar.

• Guide in-country team members, including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical staff, to guarantee optimal operational readiness for QEADF.

• Establish robust partnerships with the primary OCONUS subcontractor KDA, serving as the principal link between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor management.

• Ensure swift resolution of issues, making certain that concerns from Raytheon and subcontractors are addressed in a timely manner.

• Assist with contract proposals, which include bidding, negotiation, definitization, and initiation processes.

• Cultivate and sustain a cooperative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing routine program updates and aligning expectations with both OCONUS and CONUS teams.

• Verify that subcontractor commitments fulfill financial, technical, and scheduling obligations, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as necessary.

• Collaborate with internal departments such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality to promote program success.

• Oversee subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and aid in customer program reviews and visits.

• Inspire, mentor, and drive the in-country team to meet program goals while fostering a culture that aligns with corporate vision and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of pertinent experience or an Advanced degree with a minimum of 10+ years of experience.

• PMX Certification Level 4, or the capability to obtain it within 12 months.

• CORE certification or a process improvement equivalent.

• At least 7 years of experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity Measures.

• Familiarity with large Air Defense weapon systems and prior military experience.

• Background in program execution across System Integration, Fielding, Training, Operations, and Sustainment.

• Proficiency with financial analysis and project management tools and/or systems.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Proven capability to effectively lead a cross-functional team in an international setting.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with international customers.

• The ability to secure and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is mandatory.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays