Program Manager

Job Description : Program Manager

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Maritime Studies, Engineering or a related discipline. Or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing government, defense, maritime, or shipbuilding programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Navy shipbuilding, repair, modernization, and/or sustainment programs.
• Strong understanding of shipyard operations, production planning, engineering change management, and waterfront execution.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality assurance, supply chain, and subcontractors.
• Ability to develop and manage program schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA specifications, technical manuals, and shipbuilding standards.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and strategic partners in support of government contracts.
• Strong contract administration skills, including managing contract modifications, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes, and corrective action programs.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues while maintaining contract performance objectives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with government stakeholders, customers, and executive leadership.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Planner, and other project management tools.
• Knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ITAR, EAR, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Prior military, NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, or government shipbuilding program experience.
• Experience working in a small business environment supporting federal contracts.
• Existing relationships within the Navy, shipbuilding, or maritime industrial base community.
• Experience supporting proposal development, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and government solicitations and RFP responses.
• Experience preparing and presenting program status, cost, schedule, and technical performance reports to government customers and senior leadership.