DIR GENERAL MANUFACTURING 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding seeks a Program Manager to direct all phases of major defense programs from inception to completion in Pascagoula, MS. You will own cost, schedule and technical performance and serve as the primary customer contact for reviews and negotiations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years of progressive technical or supervisory experience. EVMS experience and CAM exposure are valued as you lead multi-functional teams across ship classes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years of progressive technical or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule and technical performance of complex programs.
• Experience coordinating proposals, budgets and customer reviews with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Owns cost, schedule and technical performance for programs or major subsystems.
• Acts as primary customer contact and leads program review sessions.

Skills

Program management

Cost/schedule control

Contract negotiation

Customer liaison

Leadership

EVMS experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

EVMS

CAM exposure

Job description

Req ID: 49157

Team: 72 Ships Management

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Job Description

Directs 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.

This benchmark code is intended for job classifications that have responsibilities for more than one functional area in this job family or over the entire job family.

Must Have

Apprentice Certification, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 10 years of applicable, progressive technical, professional and/or supervisory work experience. A candidate must have a thorough understanding of construction, manufacturing processes, and operations.

Nice to Have

Must be familiar with process and procedures related to field, must have experience in Steel Shop manufacturing, unit steel construction and ship grand block erection.

• Must have experience with planning, controlling and execution of ship pre-assembly schedule. Requires experience in manpower planning, skill mix management and multiple cost center and work station control management. Successful candidate must be proficient in EVMS, and have experience as a CAM of multiple cost centers. Position requires broad experience across all classes of ships currently being constructed. Graduate of apprentice school.

Why HII

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

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

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.