Senior Director – Program & Operations Leader, ITC
Core
Senior leader responsible for designing and operating the International Trade Compliance (ITC) framework, translating regulatory requirements into policies, governance systems, and operating mechanisms to strengthen compliance effectiveness across business divisions.
Role type
Senior Director, Program & Operations Leader (Trade Compliance)
Builds
Integrated ITC operating model, scalable governance systems, training programs, and digital tools for trade compliance.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense, International Trade Compliance, Regulatory Risk
Required skills
Enterprise strategy execution, policy development and governance, operating model design, cross-functional partnership, stakeholder alignment, regulatory risk management, process standardization, change leadership
Preferred skills
People leadership and talent development, aerospace/defense regulatory knowledge, matrixed organization navigation, executive communication, simplifying complexity
Technologies
Digital tools for trade compliance, dashboards for program monitoring
Responsibilities
Translate ITC strategy and regulatory requirements into enterprise priorities and execution plans; Lead development and governance of ITC policies, programs, standards, and operating requirements; Define and manage the ITC operating model including escalation paths and decision-making processes; Establish metrics and dashboards to assess program effectiveness and monitor risks; Lead integration of ITC enablement capabilities including network effectiveness, training, and risk management; Sponsor cross-functional initiatives to improve program efficiency and scalability; Build partnerships across Legal, Digital Technology, HR, and business stakeholders to embed compliance requirements.
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
