Director of Program Delivery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and create KRUSH Tech's program delivery operating system from the ground up, incorporating stage gates, program reviews, planning standards, risk management, reporting, and supporting tools.

• Oversee the R&D program portfolio, prioritize initiatives, balance resource capacity, and transparently communicate trade-offs to leadership.

• Take ownership of the financial performance of the R&D delivery portfolio, managing program budgets, cost forecasts, estimates at completion, and cost-to-complete in collaboration with Finance.

• Assess and convey the financial implications of schedule, scope, and delivery risks, facilitating timely corrective actions.

• Direct resource and capacity planning across engineering, software, manufacturing, and supply chain domains.

• Manage dependencies at the hardware, software, and system levels from conception through development, integration, qualification, and production.

• Set delivery standards for defense and other high-demand clients, including earned value and contract requirements when applicable.

• Provide portfolio updates to the founder and senior leadership while challenging assumptions related to schedule, scope, and resourcing.

• Recruit, build, and cultivate the program management team.

• Travel domestically and internationally, up to 50% as necessary.

• Visit customer locations, supplier sites, and testing or manufacturing facilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in program delivery for complex engineering products.

• At least 5 years of experience leading a program portfolio or managing a team of program managers at the Director, Head of Programs, or VP level.

• Background in an aerospace, defense, or space company with substantial exposure to defense or similarly demanding clientele.

• Experience in establishing or expanding a program delivery function or PMO, including stage gates, risk management, integrated program teams, governance, and executive reporting.

• Strong proficiency in program financial management, including budgets, forecasting, estimates at completion, cost-to-complete, and earned value management.

• Practical experience in delivering programs with significant hardware, software, and systems integration dependencies.

• Ability to influence and challenge senior leadership while collaborating closely with Finance and Engineering departments.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support, now or in the future.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise qualified to access export-controlled information.

• Preferred: experience in establishing program delivery functions at a growth-stage or startup company.

• Preferred: experience in guiding new products from development through qualification and production phases.

• Preferred: experience managing programs across multiple locations, including international or contract manufacturing partners.

• Preferred: familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and EVMS.

• Preferred: PMP or equivalent program management certification.

• Preferred: active U.S. security clearance or capability to obtain one.

• Preferred: advanced degree in engineering or an MBA.

• Ability to communicate effectively both in person and virtually.

• Capacity to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Create a program delivery system for a cutting-edge technology company from the outset.

• Engage with advanced aerospace, defense, and autonomous systems programs.

• Collaborate directly with the founder and senior leadership team.

• Build and lead a program management team as the organization scales.

• Advance your career in a dynamic, innovative, and mission-focused environment.

• Receive reasonable accommodations throughout the application, hiring process, and during your employment.