MANAGER PROGRAMS 3 DDG51 PROGRAM

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Pascagoula, MS

120d

About The Position

This position is direct support to the DDG51 Program Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Manages integration effort for DDG51 program to ensure team is aligned internally but also with other programs and organizations. Responsible for management of contract deliverables and program management administration. Coordinates with all functional support organizations as well as operations teams on solving issues facing the program. Works closely with the customer on program topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of shipyard professional experience; OR Master's Degree and 6 years of shipyard professional experience OR a combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer relation skills, both internal and external.
• Navy shipbuilding project management experience.
• Cost and schedule management successes.
• Strategic decision making ability.
• Ability to think critically.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing landscape.
• Presentation development skills.
• Adept at presenting technical and management content to all levels of management.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Ability to respond to actions expeditiously.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
• Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, and specifications.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities.
• Lead program review sessions with customers.
• Establish design concepts and engineering efforts for product research and development.
• Develop new business or expand product line with customers.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Identify program problems and obtain solutions.
• Direct work of employees assigned to the program.
• Manage integration effort for DDG51 program.
• Coordinate with functional support organizations and operations teams.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers.
• Tele-medicine.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K).
• Financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree