Deputy Program Manager

Hanwha Defense USA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort for a new amphibious vessel class. You will work with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance, acting in their absence and serving as a key customer contact on-site.

This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating across HDUSA, shipyard partners, and design teams, while shaping program execution from day one and mentoring the program team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of shipbuilding, ship repair, or defense program management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Direct experience on U.S. Navy or other U.S. Government shipbuilding contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, subcontract management, and contract flowdowns.
• Experience building and managing integrated master schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and government customers.
• U.S. citizenship required; ITAR export-controlled information access.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning, executing, and controlling all program activities across design, procurement, production, test, trials, and delivery.
• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); track critical path, assess risk, and lead recovery planning when milestones slip.
• Manage subcontract performance and flowdown compliance with the prime contractor; track deliverables and milestones.
• Coordinate across HDUSA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Hanwha Ocean, and baseline design partners to align plans.
• Lead program risk and opportunity management; maintain risk register and drive mitigation to closure.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews, status reports, and executive briefs for leadership and customer.
• Ensure compliance with export control (ITAR/EAR), CUI handling, Buy American Act, Cargo Preference Act, etc.
• Support cost control, EV reporting, estimates at completion, and change proposals.
• Interface with Vessel Construction Manager as required; build and mentor program team members.

Job description

Deputy Program Manager Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hanwha Philly Shipyard) | [On-site] Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance

About the Role

Hanwha Defense USA is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead the execution of a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort for a new class of amphibious vessels built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The Deputy Program Manager works directly with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from contract award through delivery. This role acts for the Program Manager in their absence and serves as a primary point of contact for the customer, the prime contractor, and international design and shipbuilding partners. This is a hands-on leadership role on a high-visibility program. You will shape how the program runs from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning, executing, and controlling all program activities across design, procurement, production, test, trials, and delivery.
• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Track critical path performance, assess schedule risk, and lead recovery planning when milestones slip.
• Manage subcontract performance and flowdown compliance with the prime contractor. Track deliverables, CDRLs, and contractual milestones.
• Coordinate across HDUSA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Hanwha Ocean, and the baseline design partner to align engineering, material, and production plans.
• Lead program risk and opportunity management. Maintain the risk register and drive mitigation actions to closure.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews, status reports, and executive briefs for internal leadership and the customer.
• Ensure compliance with export control (ITAR/EAR), CUI handling, Buy American Act, Cargo Preference Act, and other applicable federal requirements.
• Support cost control, earned value reporting, estimates at completion, and change proposal development.
• Interface with the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) as required.
• Build and mentor program team members. Establish processes, tools, and lessons learned that strengthen program execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or defense program management, including 3+ years in a program or project leadership role.
• Direct experience on U.S. Navy or other U.S. Government shipbuilding contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, subcontract management, and contract flowdowns.
• Proven experience building and managing integrated master schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and government customers.
• U.S. citizenship required. [This position requires access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR.]

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Program Management.
• PMP or DAU Program Management certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EIA-748).
• Experience working with international design or shipbuilding partners, including Technical Assistance Agreements.
• Familiarity with amphibious or auxiliary ship classes.
• Korean language proficiency.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hanwha Defense USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.