Director, Connectivity Programs

Job Summary:

The Director of Connectivity Programs provides strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and performance of connectivity programs across customer, product development, and supplier engagements. This role leads cross-functional teams to deliver against business objectives and customer commitments while managing program scope, schedule, budget, and risk. The Director serves as a senior point of contact for aircraft OEM customers and key stakeholders, drives governance and escalation processes, and supports long-term growth through disciplined execution, roadmap alignment, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee connectivity program management across assigned customer programs, internal development initiatives, and supplier engagements

Act as the senior customer-facing leader for aircraft OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding program scope, priorities, schedule, cost, and risk

Lead cross-functional planning and execution across engineering, product management, operations, quality, certification, supply chain, and customer support

Establish governance, performance metrics, executive reviews, and decision-making processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer commitments

Own program financial performance, including budget planning, forecasting, change control, and escalation of variances

Direct risk, issue, and dependency management activities, including mitigation planning, contingency actions, and executive communication

Drive alignment between customer programs and product roadmaps to support strategic growth, delivery readiness, and long-term portfolio objectives

Mentor program managers and promote best practices in program execution, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement

Perform other job-related duties as assigned