Director Program Management Jobs in Fairborn, OH

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

We're looking for a Director of Program Management to lead our Program Management team in Miamisburg, OH and scale how we deliver products into mission-critical defense programs. You'll build modern, compliant program operations-clear metrics, strong execution cadence, and decision-quality visibility-while coaching a high-performing team and delivering on schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments in a highly regulated environment. This position reports to the Business Unit GM and leads a team of 8-12 direct reports.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team (hiring, onboarding, performance, and succession planning).
• Scale program execution by standardizing playbooks, templates, tooling, and an operating cadence that teams actually use.
• Create clarity and accountability across programs-prioritize, unblock teams, and drive rapid issue/risk escalation and closure.
• Own end-to-end program outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and delivery-translating customer commitments into executable plans.
• Run program financials with real-time visibility: ETC/EAC forecasting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, billing/shipping, AR, and KPI-based performance reviews.
• Lead non-catalog proposal execution (management/cost volumes, BOEs, IMS, risk register) and support negotiations and fact-finds.
• Build trusted customer relationships and serve as an executive-level point of contact.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Government contracting requirements, including FAR and TINA.
• Drive a data-driven operating rhythm (PMRs, ETC/EAC reviews, leadership updates) with crisp status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Continuously improve how we deliver-tighten planning, strengthen risk management, and modernize workflows (primarily waterfall) to increase speed and predictability.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline and/or Business.
• 6+ years of progressive program/project management experience in aerospace or defense, including people leadership.
• Strong program finance skills (ETC/EAC forecasting, program P&L, risk/opportunity estimation, and ASC 606 revenue recognition) with comfort using metrics and dashboards to drive decisions.
• Experience building scalable program management systems (tools, templates, governance, reporting) and driving adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning discipline, including integrated master schedules, clear critical-path thinking, and waterfall execution.
• Executive-level communication and customer presence-able to translate complex program data into clear decisions and actions.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance(s) (e.g., DOE / DoD Secret), as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (MS and/or MBA)
• PMP or similar program management certification.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks.
• Familiarity with managingexport-controlled/CUIprograms.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. Government contracting (FAR/TINA).

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment building mission-critical technology with real-world impact

What happens next

Apply online through Teledyne's careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the process.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.