Director of Programs
TRC Talent Solutions, Roswell, GA, United States
TRCs client, a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, has a Direct Hire opportunity for a Senior Director of Programs to join their team in the Atlanta area.
This executive-level leader will oversee the full portfolio of aerospace and defense programs, driving execution, financial performance, customer alignment, and operational readiness from development through production. This person will serve as a key interface with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and executive leadership while helping scale program management processes across the business.
What Youll Do Lead the full lifecycle execution of multiple aerospace and defense programs across development, qualification, LRIP, and FRP Own portfolio performance related to cost, schedule, technical execution, contractual obligations, and financial outcomes Establish program governance, performance metrics, and standardized processes across the organization Partner with executive leadership to align program execution with broader business strategy, growth plans, and operational capacity Support capture and business development efforts through execution planning, proposal strategy, and pricing input Serve as the primary executive contact for government customers, agencies, and prime contractors Lead program reviews, customer briefings, technical interchange meetings, and executive reporting Oversee compliance with contract requirements, government regulations, and reporting expectations Drive financial discipline through forecasting, cost controls, risk management, and earned value principles Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality Ensure readiness for production scaling, supplier performance, and quality compliance in a regulated environment Build and develop a high-performing program management organization, while providing leadership to quality teams aligned to program execution
What Youll Bring Bachelors degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field 15+ years of progressive program management experience within aerospace or defense 7+ years of leadership experience managing complex, multi-program portfolios Strong experience working with DoD programs and government customers Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government contracting, and acquisition processes Proven experience owning program financials, including P&L, forecasting, and cost performance Experience leading programs from development through production Background working in a regulated quality environment such as AS9100
Preferred Background Masters degree or MBA Experience with propulsion systems, turbine engines, or advanced aerospace hardware Experience partnering with prime contractors or Tier 1 suppliers PMP, PgMP, or similar certification Experience with Earned Value Management
Why This Role High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization Opportunity to shape program strategy, execution, and operational scale Work on advanced aerospace and defense programs in a fast-growing environment Strong opportunity for long-term growth and influence
This executive-level leader will oversee the full portfolio of aerospace and defense programs, driving execution, financial performance, customer alignment, and operational readiness from development through production. This person will serve as a key interface with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and executive leadership while helping scale program management processes across the business.
What Youll Do Lead the full lifecycle execution of multiple aerospace and defense programs across development, qualification, LRIP, and FRP Own portfolio performance related to cost, schedule, technical execution, contractual obligations, and financial outcomes Establish program governance, performance metrics, and standardized processes across the organization Partner with executive leadership to align program execution with broader business strategy, growth plans, and operational capacity Support capture and business development efforts through execution planning, proposal strategy, and pricing input Serve as the primary executive contact for government customers, agencies, and prime contractors Lead program reviews, customer briefings, technical interchange meetings, and executive reporting Oversee compliance with contract requirements, government regulations, and reporting expectations Drive financial discipline through forecasting, cost controls, risk management, and earned value principles Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality Ensure readiness for production scaling, supplier performance, and quality compliance in a regulated environment Build and develop a high-performing program management organization, while providing leadership to quality teams aligned to program execution
What Youll Bring Bachelors degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field 15+ years of progressive program management experience within aerospace or defense 7+ years of leadership experience managing complex, multi-program portfolios Strong experience working with DoD programs and government customers Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government contracting, and acquisition processes Proven experience owning program financials, including P&L, forecasting, and cost performance Experience leading programs from development through production Background working in a regulated quality environment such as AS9100
Preferred Background Masters degree or MBA Experience with propulsion systems, turbine engines, or advanced aerospace hardware Experience partnering with prime contractors or Tier 1 suppliers PMP, PgMP, or similar certification Experience with Earned Value Management
Why This Role High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization Opportunity to shape program strategy, execution, and operational scale Work on advanced aerospace and defense programs in a fast-growing environment Strong opportunity for long-term growth and influence