Program Manager I

Keel•Ladson, SC

About The Position

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You. Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. Your Mission: Coordinates and monitors the performance across assigned program platforms to achieve the best functional, technical, and profitable value of company projects. Explore the Depth of the Role: Liaison between Keel fabrication partner(s) and Keel leadership team. May communicate directly with Keel customer(s) professionally and reports out to the VP of Engineering. 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 VP of Engineering 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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production setting
3 years of relative experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven great leadership skills in past positions.
Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Project preferred
Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets.
Professional and excellent communication skills with experience in corresponding with customers and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

CPIM or PMP Certification preferred.
Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

Liaison between Keel fabrication partner(s) and Keel leadership team.
May communicate directly with Keel customer(s) professionally and reports out to the VP of Engineering.
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 VP of Engineering 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 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.