Director, Technical Projects

Fincantieri Marine Group; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is seeking a Director of Technical Projects in Marinette, WI. The role oversees the full lifecycle of HM&E systems, coordinating engineering activities, approvals, documentation and testing while interfacing with NAVSEA, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Domestic and international travel may be required. The position requires strong technical leadership across engineering, program management, and external partners to ensure contractual milestones, cost, and

Qualifications

• Own the technical execution of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems.
• Coordinate engineering activities, approvals, documentation, and required testing across program phases.
• Identify and manage program risks, changes, and HM&E financial performance.
• Serve as the primary HM&E technical liaison across engineering, supply chain, OEMs, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical execution of HM&E systems, ensuring integrity while managing scope, deliverables, cost, schedule, quality, and milestones.
• Support all phases of the program—from proposal to startup, design, construction, testing, and delivery.
• Coordinate stakeholder interfaces and ensure contractual compliance across multiple organizations.

Job description

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring a Director of Technical Projects at our Marinette, WI location.

Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Director of Technical Projects oversees the full lifecycle of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems, including receipt, staging, quality assurance, storage, installation, testing, and delivery. The role serves as the primary technical liaison with the Customer, supports engineering interactions with NAVSEA and classification authorities, coordinates technical modifications, and partners with Program Management and Technical Directors to evaluate and approve technical changes.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Own the technical execution of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems, ensuring technical integrity while managing scope, engineering deliverables, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual milestones
• Support all phases of the program--from proposal and startup through design, construction, testing, and delivery--by coordinating engineering activities, approvals, documentation, and required testing
• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities, oversee baseline changes, engineering change proposals (ECPs), technical issue resolution, root cause analysis, and HM&E financial performance
• Coordinate Stakeholders and Customer Interface: Serve as the primary HM&E technical liaison across engineering, supply chain, OEMs, customers, and regulatory authorities to ensure contractual compliance
• Other duties as assigned