Senior Director, Program Management – VALOR Rapid Reaction (International)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Growth & International Strategy
• Develop and execute a multi year international growth strategy for VALOR Rapid Reaction in non U.S. markets, aligned with V2X strategic objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities with foreign ministries of defense, security forces, and international partners.
• Lead capture activities for targeted pursuits, including win strategy, teaming, pricing, and proposal oversight.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with foreign government stakeholders, OEMs, in country partners, and key industry players.
• Coordinate closely with Business Development, Capture Management, and functional leaders to build a qualified pipeline and drive orders, revenue, and margin growth.
Program & Portfolio Leadership
• Lead a portfolio of international programs from concept through execution and sustainment, ensuring performance to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
• Stand up and mature new program capabilities, including rapid prototyping, production, integration, fielding, and depot level sustainment.
• Implement and enforce standardized program management processes, governance, and performance metrics across all assigned programs.
• Conduct program reviews, risk and opportunity assessments, and corrective action planning to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for program issues and customer concerns, driving timely resolution and continuous improvement.

OCONUS Operations & Site Stand Up
• Architect and lead the establishment of OCONUS production, integration, and depot operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Oversee site selection, facility stand up, infrastructure planning, and operational readiness for new international locations.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and resource allocation to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. and host nation laws and regulations, including export controls (ITAR/EAR), security, local labor requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, mission assurance, and continuous improvement across all OCONUS sites.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a primary senior interface with foreign customers, ministries of defense, and international partners for VALOR Rapid Reaction programs.
• Maintain regular engagement with customer leadership to understand mission needs, anticipate requirements, and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Represent V2X at international trade shows, conferences, and industry forums to promote capabilities and build market presence.
• Advocate for customer mission priorities within V2X, ensuring solutions are tailored to regional operational environments and threat landscapes.
Financial & Contractual Management
• Own P&L performance for assigned international programs and growth initiatives.
• Partner with Contracts, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to structure, negotiate, and manage complex international contracts, subcontracts, and strategic alliances.
• Establish and manage program baselines; oversee EACs, forecasts, and financial reports in accordance with V2X policies.
• Identify and implement actions to protect and improve revenue, margin, cash flow, and overall financial performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, international relations, or a related field.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in defense or national security program management, business development, or operations.

• Demonstrated success in:
• Growing new business in foreign (non‑U.S.) defense or security markets.
• Establishing and leading new programs from capture through execution and sustainment.
• Standing up or managing OCONUS operations, including production, integration, or depot‑level maintenance.

• Proven track record of winning and executing complex, multi‑million, multi‑year international programs.

• Strong knowledge of international defense acquisition processes and customer environments in Europe, the Middle East, and/or Asia.

• Experience with U.S. export control regimes (ITAR/EAR), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and related regulatory frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and effectively engage at senior levels with government and industry stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel inte