Program Manager - Submarine Manufacturing PMO

Job description:

Program Manager Submarine Manufacturing PMO

Job Description Summary
Coordinates and monitors the performance across assigned program platforms to achieve the best functional, technical, and profitable value of company projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:
- Liaison between clients fabrication partner(s) and clients leadership team.
- May communicate directly with clients customer(s) professionally and reports out to the Director of PMO.
- Tracks and reports all program measurables, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program(s) lifecycle to be shared during program reviews or when requested to senior management, stakeholders, and suppliers using appropriate tools on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Reports daily to the Director of PMO all risks and potential interruptions that may cause any projects to miss any critical paths i.e. budget, on-time delivery, quality issues, etc.
- Tracks all required work orders outside of the original scope of work before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
- Increases contracted parameters/Opportunities when feasible for increased profitability.
- Acts as the Liaison for the internal and external stakeholders of the program.
- Recommends resources and scheduling requirements for the implementation of the program for on time delivery.
- Detect, report, and solve program issues timely and effectively.
- Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
- Effectively communicates program developments and results to team
members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an
ongoing basis.
- Lead and provide direction to the Project Managers as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:
- Upholds Safety and Quality Standards
- Embodies Team Spirit
- Relentless Customer Focus
- Conveys Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
- Executes with Excellence and Velocity
- Inspires Team Members
- Communicates Effectively
- Resolves Problems
- Elevates Those Around Them
Travel Requirements:
- Between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
- May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Work Environment:
- Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area.
- All client locations are tobacco free where appropriate.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or
related field
- Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in
manufacturing/production setting
- 5 years of relative experience or training in engineering, finance
or manufacturing management or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Proven great leadership skills in past positions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Project preferred, SmartSheet and PowerBI experience beneficial.
- Understanding of ERP systems, IFS working knowledge is preferred.
- Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets.
- Professional and excellent communication skills with experience in corresponding with customers and executive leadership.
- PMI CAPM or PMP/PgMP Certification preferred.
- Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a PE backed manufacturer of submarine components, very large welded structures that are barged out to the shipyards and installed inside of VA and Columbia Class Submarines. This person will be part of a PMO, which means in a manufacturing environment they don't have direct reports, but work with all functions in the manufacturing chain to include the customers to drive efficiencies and manage delivery timelines. The ideal candidate will have defense and aerospace manufacturing experience, and former Navy Submarine Officers turned PM's have been very favorably viewed as viable candidates previously.