Project Manager (Mgr Project Management 2)

Requisition Number:30580

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$109349.00-$150000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies Global Security (GS) group comprises live virtual constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers HII designs develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness HII understands that preparation requires full coordinationnot readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys national security mission through the management and operation of its sites as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
• Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a technically adept and strategically minded Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of engineering-driven projects supporting the IOF contract at Port Hueneme Division (PHD). This role requires broad proficiency in Electrical Engineering Software Development and/or Systems Engineering with the capability to integrate complex technical workstreams into cohesive mission-focused solutions.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can guide multi-disciplinary teams manage technical project lifecycles and maintain alignment with customer objectives and organizational innovation goals. This is a hybrid role requiring weekly onsite engagements with customers at Pt. Mugu and Port Hueneme.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Project Leadership Across Engineering Disciplines
Lead multiple concurrent engineering projects involving electrical systems software platforms and systems integration.
Drive coordination among cross-functional engineering teams to ensure unified technically sound solutions.
Technical Planning & Execution
Define project scope develop schedules and build execution plans with a strong understanding of electrical schematics software architectures and systems-level design principles.
Oversee engineering workflows and resource allocation across hardware firmware and software domains.
Utilize Microsoft Project to manage schedules and track project progress.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Work directly with government customers and internal teams to align project objectives and technical outputs.
Deliver clear concise technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders across varying levels of technical literacy.
Operational Oversight & Risk Management
Monitor project scope schedule and budget for compliance with contractual technical and performance requirements.
Apply industry best practices in risk mitigation quality assurance and process optimization.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare structured status updates technical documentation and performance analytics.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet feasibility compliance and systems engineering standards.

Minimum Qualifications

6 years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelors degree in a related field; OR 4 years with a masters degree; OR High School Diploma/equivalent plus 10 years of relevant progressive experience.
Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:
Electrical Engineering (circuit analysis controls embedded hardware)
Software Development (embedded programming application lifecycle management)
Systems Engineering (architecture definition integration verification & validation)
Strong leadership and organizational skills with demonstrated success guiding cross-functional technical teams.
Working knowledge of standard project management methodologies (Agile PMI CMMI).
Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

Project or Program Management certification (PMP PgMP CAPM etc.).
Familiarity with USV operations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project (strongly preferred).

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Do You Need Assistance
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Required Experience:

Manager