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Sr. Director, Technology Strategy, Governance & Portfolio Execut

AEVEX Aerospace

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Job Description

Work Arrangement
This is a remote position.

Job Overview
Leads enterprise IT strategy, governance, and portfolio outcomes while driving change management, training, adoption, and knowledge management across the organization. This role ensures that enterprise platforms, processes, and security practices deliver measurable business value and are adopted consistently and compliantly at scale. The position partners closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, Security, HR, and business leaders to align priorities, govern investments, and enable sustainable transformation.

Essential Functions
• Enterprise Strategy & Governance

Define and maintain the enterprise IT strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap aligned to business objectives
Establish and enforce governance frameworks, standards, and policies across systems, data, and processes
Drive collaboration with Finance on investment governance to align prioritization and funding with strategic value
Partner with Legal, Security, and HR to align enterprise policies, risk management, and compliance requirements

• Portfolio & Project Management
Oversee the enterprise IT and transformation portfolio, ensuring initiatives are prioritized, executed, and delivering measurable value
Act as a Project Manager on multiple simultaneous projects as required to lead projects from requirements gathering to successful implementation.
Conduct Vendor assessments and coordinate technology demos to continually leverage industry to accelerator and automate our environments and workflows.Directly support the OCIO AI transformation office providing roadmaps, workstreams and driving change with AI implementations across the enterprise.Define and track KPIs to measure value realization, ROI, and business outcomes
Ensure transparency into portfolio performance, risks, and dependencies for executive stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes and tools

• Change Enablement & Adoption
Lead enterprise change management strategies to support technology and process transformations
Establish scalable adoption frameworks to ensure consistent and sustained use of enterprise platforms
Identify adoption risks and implement mitigation strategies to improve engagement, adoption rates, and business outcomes

• Training & Capability Development
Oversee the development of enterprise-wide training programs, including role-based and functional learning paths
Ensure alignment between process documentation, system functionality, and training materials
Promote a culture of continuous learning and capability development across the organization

• Knowledge Management
Establish and lead an enterprise knowledge management strategy, including governance, structure, and standards
Oversee the development and maintenance of centralized knowledge hubs (e.g., policies, SOPs, process documentation, training content)
Ensure information is accurate, accessible, and aligned across systems and functions
Drive standardization of documentation practices, taxonomy, and version control across the organization

• Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as a strategic partner to business and functional leaders to align transformation initiatives with operational needs
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve conflicts, drive alignment, and accelerate execution
Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on strategy, governance, and transformation priorities

• Perform other duties as required.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Competencies
Qualifications and Competencies - List skills, knowledge and attributes necessary

• Strong understanding of IT operating models, governance frameworks, and portfolio management practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Infor LN) and enterprise platforms highly desired.
• Background in developing training programs or enterprise learning strategies
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate strategy into execution
• Strong ability to multi-task and happen multiple simultaneous projects running concurrently.

Leadership Competencies
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Drives strategic change and promotes improvements within the organization.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).

Experience
• 12+ years of experience in IT strategy, transformation, governance, or related leadership roles
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level initiatives, portfolios, or transformation programs
• Experience driving change management and enterprise adoption initiatives
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., government contracting, cybersecurity, compliance frameworks) highly desired.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Note:
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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