Head of Program Management

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation.

With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect. Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Program Management to lead and grow our Program Management capability area. This role requires a proven leader with deep expertise in managing complex programs, driving organizational excellence, and fostering strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of delivering results in high-stakes environments.

• Provide strategic leadership and frameworks developments across the organization.
• Manage large teams, including direct and indirect reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive adherence to program management principles, including cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Oversee high‑level P&L management and ensure financial performance targets are met.
• Implement and monitor Earned Value Management (EVM) principles across programs.
• Mentor and develop program management talent, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) contracting mechanisms and Five Eyes nations contracting requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape program strategies and capability development.
• Establish and govern Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive organizational performance and accountability.
• Portfolio reporting responsibility and governance across all programs within the capability area.

• 10+ years of Program Management experience in complex, multi‑program environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a STEM field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience with DoD contracting mechanisms and Five Eyes nations contracting process.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large matrixed organization while managing multiple complex programs.
• Strong understanding of Program Management principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in high‑level P&L management and financial oversight.
• Expertise in EVM principles and application while managing program risks.
• Ability to manage, mentor and grow high‑performing teams both directly and indirectly.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.

• Valid US Passport and Driver’s License
• PMP Certification is preferred
• TS/SCI Clearance Eligibility

At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over‑Deliver—form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems. Our team Firmware creates a web‑like, hyper‑collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision‑making to where expertise actually lives.

It enables groups to self‑organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our…