Director of Program Management
KRUSH Tech
Director of Program Management
KRUSH Tech
Embedded systems engineering and hardware automation.
KRUSH Tech Inc · Austin, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02
Workplace: on_site
ABOUT THE TEAM
KRUSH Tech is an international technology company developing advanced hardware solutions for defense, aerospace, communications, and autonomous systems. We're launching our U.S. operations from the ground up, building a next-generation, vertically integrated aerospace organization focused on advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), autonomy, and sensing technologies for the U.S. market and strategic partners. Our teams work across RF, embedded systems, electronics, mechanical engineering, software, manufacturing, and supply chain to turn some of the industry's most demanding engineering challenges into reliable, production-ready solutions, combining the agility of a startup with the ambition to compete at the leading edge of UAS and autonomous systems.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Director of Program Management to lead program delivery for KRUSH's uncrewed aircraft systems, from development through production and fielding. This senior leadership role owns cost, schedule, and technical delivery performance across a portfolio of cross-functional programs, aligns engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test around clear milestones, and serves as the point of accountability for customers and partners.
Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, you will build program management discipline in a start-up U.S. operation: light enough to move fast, and rigorous enough to meet customer commitments. You will partner closely with engineering and manufacturing leaders to take products from concept through production ramp, balancing competing priorities, risks, and resources across programs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Own cost, schedule, scope, and technical delivery performance across a portfolio of programs, from development through production and fielding
• Develop and implement program management strategy, governance, and standards, using lightweight processes and tools that fit a fast-moving start-up
• Ensure programs align with corporate objectives and strategic priorities, and lead portfolio reviews that prioritize initiatives by business value and strategic impact
• Build, lead, and develop the program management team as the organization grows, including career development and succession planning
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test leaders to drive decisions, manage dependencies, and resolve issues across functions
• Lead the transition of programs from development into production, including readiness reviews and stage-gate decisions
• Manage portfolio resource allocation, monitor program performance and interdependencies, and balance competing priorities
• Serve as the primary interface with customers, executive leadership, and external partners, communicating program status, risks, opportunities, and outcomes, and facilitating steering committees and executive reviews
• Develop and manage program budgets and forecasts, monitor financial performance, evaluate business cases and return on investment, and support annual planning and investment prioritization
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, and develop contingency plans for critical risks
• Lead change management and organizational readiness activities for program changes
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, export control, and contractual requirements
• Implement program and portfolio management tools and reporting systems, and define and track program KPIs, including on-time milestone achievement, budget adherence, resource utilization, and risk mitigation effectiveness
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and delivery excellence
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of program and project management experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability hardware
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing large programs or a PMO function
• Experience leading cross-functional, hardware-intensive programs from development through production
• Experience managing programs under customer or government contracts, including cost, schedule, and deliverable performance
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and to influence executive stakeholders
• Strong skills in program and portfolio management, strategic planning, financial and budget management, risk and issue management, change management, and resource planning
• Strong data analysis and executive reporting skills, with experience in business process improvement
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance, with the ability to maintain it
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities (ITAR)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)
• Familiarity with defense contracting and acquisition processes, including FAR/DFARS, contract types, CDRLs, and earned value management
• Experience building a program management function or PMO at a start-up or high-growth company
• PMP or an equivalent program management certification
KRUSH Tech offers a competitive compensation package. Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual offers are determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on interview performance, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, and internal equity.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate of the applicable range as of the date of posting. The final offer will be determined after considering all relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience.
In addition to base pay, KRUSH Tech offers a monthly benefits stipend that employees can apply toward the health, dental, vision, or other coverage that best fits their needs, along with 9 paid federal holidays per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KRUSH Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KRUSH Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.
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Embedded systems engineering and hardware automation.
KRUSH Tech provides engineering services that bridge hardware, software, and infrastructure for high-performance, regulated environments. Its work spans embedded systems (firmware, board bring-up, controls, and edge compute), industrial automation (controls integration, machine interfaces, sensor networks, robotics), simulations and digital twins (model-based engineering and real-time visualization), and technical infrastructure (data pipelines and edge/cloud orchestration). The company combines sourcing, development, and manufacturing to offer end-to-end support, including electronics supply, contract device assembly, and hardware development across Europe, and advanced aerospace, defense, and autonomous systems work in the United States. Its goal is to turn complex constraints into stable, production-ready hardware and high-performance systems that can be deployed and handed off to operations.
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