Director of Program Management

Position Summary

The Director of Program Management owns and leads the execution and scaling of Teal’s global portfolio of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs from concept through delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met across hardware, software, payload, and integration efforts. This will include the development of sovereign production models and partnerships that enable international footprint development and growth.

This leader will be responsible for all programs across current and next generation platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, customer relationships, and scalable program management processes in a fast-paced UAS, aerospace or similar environment. They will have significant experience coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Compliance, and Business Development teams to industrialize programs both domestically and internationally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Execution
  • Own end-to-end execution of multiple UAS programs, including R&D, prototyping, production transition, and sustainment.
  • Ensure programs meet contractual, technical, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
  • Own the establishment and maintenance of integrated master schedules (IMS), budgets, and risk management plans.
• International Expansion & Co-Manufacturing Enablement
  • Lead program execution for international customers and allied sovereign production initiatives.
  • Establish co-manufacturing operating models with foreign partners (technology transfer boundaries, quality systems, ramp sequencing).
  • Define program governance structures for joint manufacturing, licensing, and regional assembly.
  • Coordinate export control compliance (ITAR/EAR), technical data transfer controls, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Process, Governance & Scaling
  • Establish and improve program management processes, tools, and governance structures.
  • Implement best practices for risk management and change control, as appropriate.
  • Support company growth by enabling repeatable execution across multiple product lines and customers.
• Cross-Functional Execution Leadership
  • Partner with Product Management on international roadmap localization and customer-specific variants.
  • Partner with Operations on factory readiness, co-manufacturing audits, and yield ramp.
  • Partner with Engineering on certification, qualification, and design transfer packages.
  • Partner with Supply Chain on global sourcing strategy and geopolitical risk mitigation.
  • Partner with Legal/Compliance on regulatory alignment.
  • Provide programmatic input on cost estimates, schedules, and execution risks.
• Team & Organizational Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a globally capable team of Program and Project Managers.
  • Develop leaders capable of managing international partner programs and site launches.
  • Drive accountability, clear communication, and execution discipline across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and flight operations.
  • Partner with functional leaders to resolve resource conflicts and prioritize work across programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science or related field.
• 12 years of experience in program or project management within a technical field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing complex hardware-software integrated systems (UAS, aerospace, robotics, defense systems, or similar).
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, from R&D through production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Direct experience launching international manufacturing or joint ventures.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience briefing executives and customers.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience in UAS, aerospace, defense, autonomy, or ISR systems.
• Familiarity with DoD or government contracting environments.
• PMP or similar certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses