Senior Program Manager, Global Export Compliance

Role Overview

• Align company operations with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and foreign government export control laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global export control policies, procedures, work instructions and audit oversight that translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable processes.
• Drive successful delivery of complex, multi‑workstream programs by aligning projects, teams, and resources to organizational priorities.
• Establish effective governance structures, proactively manage risks and interdependencies, and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Champion change management efforts to support program adoption and maturity while developing and strengthening team capabilities.
• Keep a close partnership with the commercial organization and its distributors to disseminate guidelines to ensure indirect sales comply with the company’s export control policies.
• Oversee export compliance operations, ensuring adherence to EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Provide oversight for day‑to‑day export activities including documentation, classification, licensing, technology transfer reviews, and shipment coordination.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop U.S. export controls personnel and serve as a global subject matter expert for export‑related inquiries.
• Own the enterprise denied‑party and sanctions screening program, including system oversight, list updates, match resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex screening scenarios, red flags, diversions, and potential violations.
• Responsible for license determination review for end user and end use scenarios requiring government authorization.
• Oversee SAP GTS system logic and configuration to optimize screening tools.
• Provide expert guidance on export classification (ECCN/HTS) and oversee classification quality across global teams.
• Prepare and submit CCATs and other classification requests as needed.
• Lead export license determinations, manage license applications, and oversee compliance with license conditions.
• Classify software and technology subject to encryption controls. Prepare and submit required encryption‑related filings and reports.
• Provide training and guidance on antiboycott regulations. Manage required reporting and ensure compliance with all applicable antiboycott requirements.
• Lead internal reviews of potential export control, sanctions, or antiboycott issues. Conduct legal assessments, coordinate with internal and external counsel, and prepare voluntary self‑disclosures when necessary.
• Manage interactions with government regulators, including filings, inquiries, and license applications. Develop and execute corrective action plans to address identified compliance gaps.
• Engage across Sales, Customer Service, Field Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Treasury, Government Affairs to interpret and operationalize trade regulations. Assess regulatory impacts on supply chain functions, identify compliance gaps, and drive process improvements aligned with industry best practices.
• Establish strong relationships with functional stakeholders and influence pragmatic, risk‑aligned solutions to business challenges. Lead problem‑solving and design‑thinking sessions to surface business needs and support continuous improvement. Champion transformation initiatives by introducing innovative, technology‑enabled solutions (AI/ML, automation, analytics).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of 10 years of experience in global trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions.
• Experience with Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR), OFAC sanctions programs, and related U.S. and foreign export control frameworks.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Understanding of EU/Global regulations is a plus.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and provide sound, risk‑aligned recommendations.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, mentor, and develop high‑performing global teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across cultures and organizational levels.
• Experience presenting at conferences, training sessions, and executive‑level meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with precision, attention to detail, and a proactive, self‑motivated approach.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading multi‑workstream initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan