Technology & Innovation Program Manager

LED FastStart•Raceland, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology & Innovation Program Manager leads the implementation of approved manufacturing technology initiatives across Bollinger Shipyards. The role connects innovation, operational execution, and workforce adoption to help ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value. The Program Manager works with Operations, Industrial Engineering, Planning, Engineering, IT, Quality, Finance, and external vendors to develop implementation plans, coordinate resources, manage schedules and budgets, guide change management, and monitor project performance. The position involves regular travel between Bollinger facilities and time in active shipyard and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in project or program management, manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, capital projects, or operational improvement.
Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.
Experience managing schedules, budgets, vendors, risks, and performance metrics.
Strong project and program management skills.
Understanding of manufacturing and shipyard operations.
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and facilities.
Strong analytical, financial, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience using project management tools and performance dashboards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and sustain improvements.
Regular travel between Bollinger facilities is required.
The position includes time spent in active shipyard and manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with technology implementation, automation, process improvement, and change management.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead technology implementation projects from planning through deployment and stabilization.
Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and communications.
Establish project governance, accountability, and escalation processes.
Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, and resources to ensure successful execution.
Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, costs, and business outcomes.
Partner with facility leadership and production teams to prepare for technology implementation.
Coordinate site readiness, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handoff.
Align project schedules with production requirements while minimizing operational disruption.
Support deployment of equipment, automation, manufacturing systems, and process improvements.
Promote standardized implementation practices and replication of successful solutions across facilities.
Develop and execute change management plans supporting new technologies and workflows.
Coordinate training, documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer.
Address adoption barriers and support sustainable integration into daily operations.
Ensure implemented solutions become part of standard work practices.
Establish project KPIs and measure performance against scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives.
Monitor operational results, benefits realization, and post-implementation outcomes.
Maintain portfolio reporting, project dashboards, and leadership updates.
Document lessons learned and drive corrective actions when needed.
Support prioritization and resource allocation across the technology implementation portfolio.