Role Overview
Lynx is seeking a Director of Program Delivery to lead the successful execution of complex, multidisciplinary programs across professional services, product, and customer delivery. This role is accountable for ontime, onbudget, highquality program delivery and for scaling the program management organization, processes, and talent required to support continued growth.
The Director of Program Delivery is a senior leader who combines strong execution rigor with cross functional leadership, ensuring strategy and commitments are translated into predictable results for customers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Own Program Delivery
- Lead delivery for a portfolio of customer-facing programs, ensuring commitments are met across scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
- Be accountable for program delivery predictability and operational excellence.
- Drive resolution of delivery risks, issues, and dependencies across all teams.
- Establish and maintain program management frameworks, including planning, reviews, escalation paths, and executive reporting.
- Ensure consistent execution standards across all programs.
- Define and own delivery KPIs, dashboards, and health metrics.
Lead & Scale Program Organization
- Build, lead, and mentor our team of Program Managers.
- Establish clear expectations for ownership, accountability, and performance.
- Scale delivery capabilities through process optimizations and talent development.
- Use data to drive continuous improvement and proactive decisionmaking.
CrossFunctional Leadership
- Partner closely with Engineering and Product Management to align program delivery plans with product roadmaps, engineering capacity, and business priorities.
- Partner with Finance on forecasting, EAC, margin protection, and revenue delivery inputs.
- Support presales activities with estimation, planning, and resourcing inputs.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in program delivery, program management, and operational leadership, including senior ownership of multiprogram portfolios.
- Proven experience leading program delivery in engineeringcentric environments.
- Strong track record of improving delivery predictability, execution rigor, and customer outcomes.
- Experience managing and developing senior program leaders.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Security Requirements
- Active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or Top Secret preferred), or eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated, safetycritical, or missioncritical domains.
- Background in customer delivery, professional services, or contractbased programs.
- Experience scaling program delivery organizations through growth and transformation.
- PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications (or equivalent experience).
Reporting & Location
- Report to: VP, Professional Services.
o Dallas Fort Worth metroplex preferred.
o Other US locations.
o Travel to customer sites as needed.
Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.