Director, Digital Strategy & Project Optimization

Summary

Director, Digital Strategy & Project Optimization leads the effort to unify and optimize project management for aircraft prototyping by integrating all critical functions at enterprise level - estimating, quoting, program management, design, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, installation, quality and certification - into a single, streamlined and integrated operational business system. This role is pivotal in driving strategic programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, focusing on process improvement and business transformation, for delivering projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality with minimal non-value-added work.

This Business and Operational position requires a deep understanding of standard software processes to ensure alignment with ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial and Operations), Project management tools (ADEACA PBA and Microsoft Project), Part 145 Installation (ProMRO) and Engineering software suite (Autodesk PLM/Vault/CAD/CAM, etc.). The goal is to leverage these tools effectively without unnecessary custom modifications, using standard configurations already anticipated in each software package.

Leads and influences an extensive matrix team with clear and open lines of communication across all departments, including up to the Senior Management team. Ensures that all projects operate within a single resource planning and scheduling system, reducing fragmentation through the integrated application of digital technologies and enabling real-time collaboration and execution efficiency with real-time data and optimized processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a unified digital strategy that integrates all project functions into a single, real-time, connected and integrated workflow.
• Leads process improvement initiatives that eliminate siloed operations and ensure seamless, optimized and integrated collaboration across departments.
• Ensures adequate adoption of standard processes within our business applications (ERP, PBA, PLM, Manufacturing systems, etc.) by avoiding unnecessary custom modifications and optimizing tools utilization.
• Optimizes resource planning and scheduling to improve project predictability and efficiency, through effective integrated business systems
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and ensure all departments follow standardized project execution methods.
• Monitors project performance and enforce governance frameworks to support Program Management in maintaining budget, timeline, and quality compliance.
• Identifies bottlenecks and inefficiencies, develops tools for real-time detection, and collaborates with appropriate departments to implement solutions that enhance project success rates.
• Drives change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of digital workflows, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ensures availability and accessibility of information and data in digital format across the enterprise and integrates systems that provide real-time data visibility to stakeholders.
• Partners with leadership, team members of all functions, and external vendors to ensure the successful rollout of digital technologies and tools, optimizing, integrating and automating processes.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Critical Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Process Optimization – Ability to see the big picture, anticipate challenges, and streamline cross-functional operations.
• Business & Operations Integration – Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, prototype development, and quality control processes.
• ERP, PBA, PLM Systems Expertise – Understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365, ADEACA PBA, ProMRO, and Autodesk tools to drive process standardization.
• Project Management Excellence – Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide process improvements with an emphasis on on-time, on-budget, high-quality project execution.
• Change Management & Team Leadership – Strong ability to guide cross-functional teams through transformation initiatives.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Ability to analyze fragmented processes, develop solutions, and drive adoption of best practices.
• Collaboration & Communication – Strong interpersonal and communication skills to align stakeholders and ensure seamless project execution.

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred), with a minimum of 10 years of experience in project/process optimization within an advanced and complex manufacturing environment, preferably in Aerospace or Defense; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading and collaborating with projects stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive successful digital transformation initiatives across an enterprise.
• Experience with enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives in engineering and manufacturing environments, using Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, ADEACA PBA, ProMRO, Autodesk PLM/Vault/CAD/CAM or equivalent business systems.
• PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma or other relevant project management and problem-solving certifications preferred.
• Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to analyze and understand internal business requirements and broader customer requirements.
• Ability to address challenges during business system implementation and integration.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering successful enterprise projects and achieving business objectives.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Proactive in driving change and exploring innovative technologies.
• Demonstrated adaptability to evolving technology landscapes and changing business requirements, with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Capacity to address practical problems and navigate situations with limited standardization, interpreting instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions within all levels of an organization.
• Availability to be on call as required for system issue resolution.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, when necessary.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to transform a successful project management team to new levels of high performance, ensuring that all projects are executed with seamless collaboration, operational efficiency, and minimal waste, allowing the team to deliver to our promises made to our clients. You will lead the way in eliminating process fragmentation, bringing cutting-edge digital solutions to unify teams and drive project success. If you're passionate about process innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence, this is the perfect role for you!

Ready to make an impact? Join us in revolutionizing project planning, scheduling and execution in one of the most admired aerospace companies!

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $149,000.00 - $205,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

This is a limited-term employee role.

About Greenpoint Technologies 
Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State.  We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors.  It’s complex work, but we work smart.  In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product. 

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.