Director, Shipbuilding Programs & Execution

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Competitive benefits package

Salary transparency

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management – Shipbuilding to oversee execution of shipbuilding programs and support new pursuits. Based at HDUSA HQ, the role interfaces with U.S.

Navy/Coast Guard and coordinates between requirements and execution across HDUSA shipyards and affiliates. The role ensures cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality, and drives program management processes, reporting, and governance for the leadership team and customers.

Qualifications

• Requires twelve plus years of related experience in shipbuilding, naval or maritime programs or defense program management.
• Five years in a program management or supervisory role required.
• Experience interfacing with Navy/Coast Guard program offices recommended.

Responsibilities

• Leads and collaborates with shipyard program managers on cost, schedule, technical performance and quality.
• Interfaces with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard counterparts and maintains regular communication on status, risks and opportunities.
• Supports capture and proposal efforts, including staffing and milestones, and participates in gate reviews.
• Prepares program status reporting and decision-quality materials for leadership and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Naval/shipbuilding knowledge

EVMS

Risk management

Communication

Scheduling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or PMP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management – Shipbuilding to oversee execution of shipbuilding programs and support new pursuits. Based at HDUSA HQ, the role interfaces with U.S.

Navy/Coast Guard and coordinates between requirements and execution across HDUSA shipyards and affiliates. The role ensures cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality, and drives program management processes, reporting, and governance for the leadership team and customers.