Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Senior Director, Program Management and Operations
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management and Operations for their Munitions Business Unit. The role involves leading multi-disciplined teams to develop proposals, manage contracts, and ensure successful program execution while overseeing all aspects from contract award to delivery.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Assesses and documents milestones, budgets and matrix support necessary to pursue approved programs. Coordinates these products and their updates with internal counterparts
Iaw the approved capture strategy, leads multi-disciplined teams in the capture of surface ship programs. Holds reviews with SMEs and leadership leading up to submittal
Works closely with the BD and GR team’s during the solicitation process to understand Customer’s requirements/needs. Post award builds and sustains strong relationship with Customer, regularly communicating status and addressing program risk / issues / opportunities
Builds the program team necessary to execute awarded contracts at a rate that supports program execution. Attracts, advances and retains talent
Coordinates with Hanwha affiliates (HAS) to ensure preparation and execution is in accordance with contract requirements. Engagements will be accomplished in accordance with HDUSA policy
Implements controls and reporting necessary to monitor and proactively address cost, schedule and quality performance of affiliates / subcontractors / suppliers
Provides routine status reports for leadership and responds timely to follow up tasking
Controls expenditures within limitations of program budgets
Responsible for customer presentations and interface
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least ten (10) years of related experience
Three (3) years in munitions manufacturing management required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Understanding of US defense landscape
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the munitions industry
Professional experience in leadership roles
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.
Hanwha Defense USA is a subsidiary of Hanwha Group, the largest and the most influential defense corporation in South Korea.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Coulter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Smith
President & COO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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