Director, Special Systems Project Delivery

The Director, Special Systems Project Delivery is responsible for overseeing project execution across all Special Systems (SS) projects, leading the SS Project Management team, and driving delivery excellence throughout the SS practice. This role holds operational authority over SS PMs and ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with client expectations and internal standards. This role requires demonstrated experience and expertise in Special Systems to effectively manage complex technology-driven projects and coordinate with technical leads across multiple system disciplines.

As a key member of the SS leadership team, the Director works closely with SS Discipline Leads to coordinate technical delivery and with the Special Systems Program Portfolio Manager (SS PPM) to align project execution with staff resource plans and program-level coordination. The Director also serves as the primary SS liaison to the firm's Project Management Office (PMO).

This position requires a seasoned project delivery leader with strong client relationship skills, experience managing PM teams, and the ability to coordinate cross-discipline resources within a matrixed technical consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery across all SS projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Supervise and mentor the SS PM team, including assigning SS PMs to projects, overseeing delivery performance, and conducting timesheet, PTO, and review responsibilities.
• Coordinate with SS Discipline Leads to ensure alignment between technical design execution and project management needs.
• Collaborate with the SS Program Portfolio Manager to support staff planning, project intake coordination, and alignment of delivery timelines with resource availability.
• Engage with clients during project startup, milestone reviews, and delivery checkpoints to ensure satisfaction and accountability.
• Serve as the SS group's point of contact with the PMO to ensure project delivery practices align with firmwide standards, tools, and reporting expectations.
• Support proposal development for SS projects under $50,000 and contribute to pursuit strategy and resource planning for larger opportunities.
• Partner with Contracting to ensure clean project initiation, contract alignment, and fee phase setup.

Education/Experience Minimum

• RCDD, PSP, PE, or Technology oriented Master's Degree
• Aviation Technology Industry experience.
• Focus Needed Skills on Project and Program Management skills. Leadership of technical team. Client communication skills. Identification and follow-up on business development opportunities.
• PMP Certification is preferred.

Needed Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of design-to-completion engineering processes.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and design packages.
• Thorough knowledge of Company standards.
• Thorough knowledge of QA/QC.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Ability to model Company Leadership expectations.
• Maintains discretion.
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients and vendors.